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Buchanan

American  
[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-] / byuˈkæn ən, bə- /

noun

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


Buchanan British  
/ 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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Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan also paid tribute, writing: "Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Globalt Investments senior portfolio manager Keith Buchanan said financial companies have become a refuge for investors concerned about tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Buchanan said that if the market becomes too narrow, growth for the stock market’s leaders could come at the expense of other companies or even the broader economy.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The senior at Cathedral High is running in the 1,600 at the CIF state track and field championships on Friday at Buchanan High.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"This is Llanview, Pennsylvania, and we're talking about the Buchanan family."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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