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Buchanan

[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-]

noun

  1. James, 1791–1868, 15th president of the U.S. 1857–61.



Buchanan

/ bjuːˈkænən /

noun

  1. George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)

  2. James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)

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Times staff writer Christopher Buchanan contributed to this report.

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The 46-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment after the incident, which happened on Buchanan Street at about 18.20 on Sunday.

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I mean, it’s really hard to—there is no point at which Pat Buchanan has held a press conference and said, “I really don’t like the Jews. I think they’re a sinister force in America.”

At the age of 10, Frank started boxing seriously and he went on to have 200 amateur fights, representing Scotland across Europe and fighting against greats such as Ken Buchanan.

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More recently, the retail chain Kohls fired its CEO, Ashley Buchanan, for trying to funnel business to a romantic partner he once worked with.

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