Santa Clara
Americannoun
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a city in central Cuba.
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a city in central California, S of San Francisco.
noun
Example Sentences
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"It makes sense to downplay the overall financial exposure so investors don't leave," Eric Goldman, an associate dean and professor at Santa Clara University School of Law in Silicon Valley, told the BBC.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office filed a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges against Bruneil Henry Chamaki, 32, and brothers Roma Akoyans, 20, and Ramon Akoyans, 18.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, who remains CEO, the Santa Clara, California-based company commands a market capitalization exceeding $4.7 trillion, making it the world's most valuable publicly traded company.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Hougan brought up the example of a TikTok content creator who flew to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., before the Super Bowl in order to listen in on rehearsals for the national anthem.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
He could leave right away and find his way to the Convent of Santa Clara.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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