Praia
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Twelve of Cape Verde's squad were born in the country, with their first-ever World Cup finals goal - in their 2-2 draw against Uruguay - scored by Kevin Pina, from the capital city of Praia.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Cape Verde refused to take the ship, which remained anchored offshore of the capital Praia as three people were evacuated to Europe by air.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
It made stops in Antarctica and the British territory of Saint Helena before anchoring Sunday off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
His domicile on the Praia Grande is one of Macao's proudest mansions.
From East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan by Penfield, Frederic Courtland
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