Praia
Americannoun
noun
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Lunardelli insisted my next stop must be Sal, an oceanfront restaurant overlooking Praia do Carvalhal beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
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
Benfica will complete an invincible season if they avoid defeat against Braga on Sunday and Estoril Praia on the Primeira Liga's final day.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
A long drive followed luncheon, first to the wonderful Bund, here called Praia Granda, which is semi-circular like the harbor, and the street fronting the water is lined with homes or business houses.
From Travels in the Far East by Ellen Mary Hayes Peck
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