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Buchanan

American  
[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-] / bjuˈkæn 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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As of now, Letterboxd is majority-owned by the Canadian holding company Tiny, which has a 60% stake, while the remaining 40% is owned by the platform’s co-founders Matthew Buchanan and Karl von Randow.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Lawmakers in California and other states could opt out making daylight saving time permanent, but would need to decide before the law takes effect, Josh Gregory, a senior advisor to Buchanan, said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Since the change is relatively unprecedented, servicers don’t know what kind of staffing levels they’ll need to respond to borrowers’ calls, Buchanan said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Davies, Juventus striker Jonathan David and Villarreal midfielder Tajon Buchanan form the backbone of Canada's golden generation.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

"I believe we've met somewhere before, Mr. Buchanan."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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