Van Buren

[van byoor-uhn]

noun

1. Martin, 1782–1862, 8th president of the U.S. 1837–41.

2. a town in central Arkansas.

3. a male given name.

Van Buren

/ væn ˈbjʊərən /

noun

1. Martin. 1782–1862, US Democratic statesman; 8th president of the US (1837–41)

Example Sentences

Martin Van Buren, the only American president whose first language was not English, was a manipulative and prevaricating weasel.

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Pearce’s performance as American industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren is not only the highlight of “The Brutalist,” it’s also the highlight of his already accomplished career.

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Why does Van Buren, the wealthy industrialist who becomes László’s benefactor, use the line, “I found our conversation persuasive and intellectually stimulating” — twice — in their first meetings?

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Historical accounts regarding what happened next are murky — some say he was hanged; others suggest he accepted a subsequent pardon from President Martin Van Buren.

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In the film, Tóth is hired by rich industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren to design and build a vast project as a tribute to his late mother.

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