Santos

American

[san-tuhs, sahn-toos] / ˈsæn təs, ˈsɑ̃ tʊs /

noun

a seaport in S Brazil: world's largest coffee-exporting port.

Santos British

/ ˈsəntuʃ /

noun

a port in S Brazil, in São Paulo state: the world's leading coffee port. Pop: 1 634 000 (2005 est)

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Besides, the Whitecap years are a small sample of the experience on Dos Santos’ resume.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The 33-year-old ended a 16-month goal drought when coolly converting from the penalty spot in Santos' 3-1 win against Agua Santa on Sunday.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025

Santos' attorney told Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday, "We've already filed our notice of appeal."

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2024

Reaction was encouraging from Gregory Santos’ first throwing progression off a bullpen mound Tuesday afternoon at Oakland Coliseum.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

For the rest of the half, whenever he got the ball, Mandela turned and made a lonely dash for the Santos’ goal, refusing to pass to his open teammates.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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