santana
1 Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of santana
By contraction
Example Sentences
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When I die, please just tell my kids about the time I Googled carlos santana khaki shorts.
From Slate ● May 5, 2015
As they slept, the santana wind came up, and they awoke to dust and stinging sand strangling them.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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I don't feel equal to starting any domestic santana today, but the forces are gathering and the blow is coming soon.
From Her Father's Daughter by Stratton-Porter, Gene
The home-plate umpire paused the game to admonish Santana for coming set before Caballero was looking at him, a transgression that could result in an automatic ball being added to the count.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Among the acts he signed were Santana, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd and Springsteen, giving the label a new lease of life.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Between her family’s connections and living in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time, Sheila attended rehearsals for acts such as Santana, Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Santana: Miles is what I call a sacred rascal, a divine rascal, a genius.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Santana saw Abigail and heard the barking of the dogs getting close.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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