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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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NAHT's Graham Gault said "school leaders have yet to experience any meaningful reduction in the huge pressures they face," while the NEU's Pauline Buchanan said "there has been insufficient progress on core matters".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Buchanan said a narrow rally could lead to a shortened market cycle as investors grapple with where the growth comes from.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

“I don’t care about the hype,” he said following Friday’s prelims at Buchanan High, where he earned spots in the finals in all three of his events.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

This year it expects to hit similar levels, partly to scoop up talent when others are shying away, said Bruce Buchanan, its co-founder and chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Next day at five o'clock she married Tom Buchanan without so much as a shiver and started off on a three months' trip to the South Seas.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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