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
Example Sentences
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And one president, Martin Van Buren, burned some of his papers.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
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
Did he ever build that bowling alley he talked about when he first met Van Buren?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
At Van Buren Street his curiosity got the best of him and he turned east down the lane so that he could face the leading wall of fire.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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