Santos
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Mr. De los Santos directed with economy and precision, capturing the physical essence of these relationships—as when Macaria and Pina playfully acted out the extremes of telenovela emoting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Texas company’s first commissioned opera, with a score by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by John de los Santos, is a Mexican-infused take on a fairy tale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Santos was deported having served three years and eight months in prison.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“It’s a hard moment right now for us. And we have to face it,” said Dos Santos, who was popular with his players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
I didn’t know you were allowing María de los Santos to have gentlemen callers.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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