Buchanan
Americannoun
noun
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George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)
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James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)
Example Sentences
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Times staff writers Clara Harter and Christopher Buchanan contributed to this report.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
A number of names have been linked with Banksy in the past, including Robert Del Naja, Robin Gunningham, Art Attack's Neil Buchanan or a Bristol art collective.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Anthropic has hired several former Biden administration officials, including former Biden AI adviser Ben Buchanan and former National Security Council official for technology Tarun Chhabra, who helps oversee the company’s work with the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Three American diplomats, including future President James Buchanan, hatched a plan to offer Spain an ultimatum: Sell Cuba for $120 million, or prepare for war.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
He took them ceremoniously from group to group: "Mrs. Buchanan . . . and Mr. Buchanan----" After an instant's hesitation he added: "the polo player."
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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