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Buckner

American  
[buhk-ner] / ˈbʌk nər /

noun

  1. Simon Bolivar 1823–1914, U.S. Confederate general and politician.

  2. his son Simon Bolivar, Jr., 1886–1945, U.S. general.


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UK Athletics' chief executive Jack Buckner said he was "appalled" when it was revealed former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod had signed up in January.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Since Helene, Buckner said she could only afford a "cheap little policy" for homeowners' insurance.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Kam Buckner, a state representative from Chicago and self-proclaimed “transit geek” who has sponsored the bill in the House, told me it’s both a good policy and a necessary show of intent.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

It’s why self-professed “extroverted introvert” Buckner felt comfortable signing up for her first season in the spring of 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Miss Buckner pressed the button marked B. The elevator descended with a loud hum, clicking at each passing floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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