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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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Buchanan said he expects borrowers won’t start receiving bills until around March or April.

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Buchanan said he expects borrowers won’t start receiving bills until around March or April.

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Yes, there were the coaches like Bob Simpson and John Buchanan, but it was the captain and senior players who always ran the dressing room.

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Support worker Jen Buchanan says it means help is available at a time of year when it is badly needed.

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Mr Buchanan said he is particularly worried about how this could impact sheep flocks, like his own.

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