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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After having lived in Boston, New York and Santa Monica, Sean Patrick Gallagher points out that the hills are real.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In an April 29 press release, Markon Cooperative, a farm-to-table produce cooperative, noted that cauliflower supplies from the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria, CA, are extremely limited.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The label has operational headquarters in Santa Monica and corporate headquarters in Hilversum, Netherlands.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Harding, 50, who currently serves as director of Italy's Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, will make his Los Angeles debut in the 2027/2028 season.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Roberto came only on Saturdays and Sundays because he worked full-time as a janitor for the Santa Maria school district.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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