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Campos

American

[kahn-poos] / ˈkɑ̃ pʊs /

noun

a city in E Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro.

Campos British

/ ˈkəːmpuʃ /

noun

a city in E Brazil, in E Rio de Janeiro state on the Paraíba River. Pop: 388 000 (2005 est)

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The researchers are now testing moringa seed extract on water collected from the Paraíba do Sul River, which supplies São José dos Campos.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Kiarah Chukwudi had five RBIs and Isabella Campos and Alaina Mora combined to give up no hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Jasmine Campos and Aaliyah Zamano had RBI hits for the Conquerors, who fell to 14-8.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I was like, ‘OK,’” said Campos, 22 years old, adding that she was “low key” worried about a drone coming down from above and hitting her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“I have already sent word with Campos that Ultima is to come and live with us,” my father said with some satisfaction.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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