South American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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At the 2019 Copa America, eliminated controversially by hosts Brazil in the semi-final, Messi walked into a press conference and strongly criticised the South American football confederation.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Brussels wants to avoid upsetting farmers after a fierce fight over the trade agreement between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
More goods are expected to flow between the European Union and South American countries, increasing the chance of exports from deforested lands.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Although there aren’t any other cooperative breeders among the great apes, there are South American treetop monkeys called marmosets and tamarins who do cooperate to raise young.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
Several South American countries including Brazil and Argentina have submitted requests to join the Global Alliance in response.
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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