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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)

"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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And one president, Martin Van Buren, burned some of his papers.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 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

Is that why Van Buren was so keen on getting her a job in New York almost immediately?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

No Calvin Coolidge or Martin Van Buren or any other confusing presidential boys.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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