Buchanan
Americannoun
noun
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George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)
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James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)
Example Sentences
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The panel of experts which chose the contenders is made up of wildlife filmmakers and presenters Gordon Buchanan, Miranda Krestovnikoff and Nadeem Perera, alongside Ulster Wildlife's Katy Bell, and academics Steve Ormerod and Dawn Scott.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
A narrow stock market comes with issues, noted Keith Buchanan, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Jay Gatsby’s ostentatious fortune failed to win the love of Daisy Buchanan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
“This means people and communities suffer,” Buchanan says.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
All the Dukes were involved in the family business in varying degrees, but the real force behind the company was clearly the youngest son, James Buchanan Duke, known to intimates as “Buck.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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