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Van Buren

American  
[van byoor-uhn] / væn ˈbyʊər ən /

noun

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

  2. a town in central Arkansas.

  3. a male given name.


Van Buren British  
/ væn ˈbjʊərən /

noun

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

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Martin Van Buren, the only American president whose first language was not English, was a manipulative and prevaricating weasel.

From Salon

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

Why does Van Buren, the wealthy industrialist who becomes László’s benefactor, use the line, “I found our conversation persuasive and intellectually stimulating” — twice — in their first meetings?

From Los Angeles Times

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

In the film, Tóth is hired by rich industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren to design and build a vast project as a tribute to his late mother.

From BBC