Buckner
Americannoun
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Simon Bolivar 1823–1914, U.S. Confederate general and politician.
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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 Prescod had signed up earlier in January.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 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
After years of relying on friendships formed through her husband, 37-year-old Carole Buckner developed a community of her own that has kept her rejoining the choir each season.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
Buckner is a singer in Landlights’ Valley group, marking her seventh season in the choir.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
Miss Buckner, tall and reedy, stood at the side of her desk, flicking through some papers.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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