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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Crude prices remain volatile as markets react to developments in the Middle East, says Infinox’s Thadeu Dos Santos in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

United have responded by targeting midfielders in the transfer market, having bought Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans from Chelsea and Aston Villa respectfully.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

It is already clear Santos is happy sitting deep, taking the ball off defenders, spotting gaps in passing lanes and pressurising opponents.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

Repsol began production in May at the Pikka oil field in Alaska alongside majority partner Santos.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Hannah says she saw Mrs. Santos come to pick Edna up after our disaster in social studies, and it didn’t go well.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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