Van Buren

[ van -byoor-uhn ]

/ væn ˈbyʊər ən /

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noun

Martin, 1782–1862, 8th president of the U.S. 1837–41.

a town in central Arkansas.

a male given name.

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How to use Van Buren in a sentence

The facts of Van Buren are fairly straightforward — although the case has very broad implications that stretch far beyond these facts.
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In September 1980, a jewelry store owner and his daughter were gunned down at their Van Buren shop.
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He could think of only one example of the president dancing, at a Washington reception in the 1820s — and it sparked rumors that the widower Van Buren was “courting” his partner.
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Breaking bread over negotiations, Van Buren said, is a powerful tool for reducing conflict.
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Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.
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Artists like Mick Jagger and Van Morrison obsessively revered and imitated African-American blues and rock musicians.
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"He brought Ray Charles to the mix as an influence on rock & roll," E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt once raved.
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Production expenses: equipment rental, lights, lighting board, van rental, trailer rental, road cases, backline.
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“I went to a Jewish summer camp…” A van pulls up, and the two hop out, and immediately strip down and do a series of stretches.
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Pierre Van Cortlandt, a distinguished revolutionary patriot, died at his seat at Croton river, aged 94.
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Van Twiller was himself a grower of the plant and had his tobacco farm at Greenwich.
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Remarks upon some errors in the hydrography of the south coast of Van Diemen's Land.
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He held various offices with distinction; among others that of post master general under Mr. Van Buren.
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British Dictionary definitions for Van Buren

Van Buren

/ (væn ˈbjʊərən) /

noun

Martin. 1782–1862, US Democratic statesman; 8th president of the US (1837–41)

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