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
Example Sentences
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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was working Tuesday to get approval from the state to augment staffing and pre-deploy resources, said Mike Gray, a public information officer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Already, for almost five decades before that 1994 accident, aerospace research and development firms at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site had been testing rocket engines for government projects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Balogun, a birthright U.S. citizen whose Nigerian parents live in England, scored his third goal in four World Cup games during a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Antelope Valley could also near 110 degrees, while Santa Clarita will be close behind at 105 or 106 degrees, forecasters said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Below, this sky reminds me of twilight in Santa Fe.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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