Santa
Americannoun
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a river in W central Peru, flowing NW into the Pacific Ocean. About 200 miles (322 km) long.
noun
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The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s autopsy report, obtained by the Journal, said there was “no reported evidence of physical struggle or foul play in the apartment.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
On the Santa Monica Pier from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Merry Go-Round building and West End.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Driving up along the Santa Clara river, past invasive mustard grass, three giant tan rocks of glommed-together pebbles and stones tower above the rugged hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Dressed as Santa he was disguised in what looked like an innocent Christmas parade," Helen explains.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
But right then, I wouldn’t have enjoyed hearing Santa Claus laugh.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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