Van Buren
Americannoun
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Martin, 1782–1862, 8th president of the U.S. 1837–41.
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a town in central Arkansas.
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a male given name.
noun
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Martin Van Buren, the first president to be born a U.S. citizen, spoke Dutch as his first language, as did Sojourner Truth.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
TD Cowen analyst Tyler Van Buren wrote early Thursday that his own survey suggested that investors were anticipating $79 million in third quarter Yeztugo sales.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Pearce’s performance as American industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren is not only the highlight of “The Brutalist,” it’s also the highlight of his already accomplished career.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Historical accounts regarding what happened next are murky — some say he was hanged; others suggest he accepted a subsequent pardon from President Martin Van Buren.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
An antislavery coalition forms the Free Soil party and nominates former president Martin Van Buren as its candidate.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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