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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Santos further argued that Australia's reputation for stability has already been damaged by the 25% tax proposal.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 35 points, Kristaps Porzingis and and Gui Santos each had 20, and Brandin Podziemski added 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Santos has already outlined delays at the Barossa natural-gas project offshore Australia and at its Pikka Phase 1 project in Alaska.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The investigation also appears to have ensnared Abalos's successor in the powerful post of Socialist organisation secretary, Santos Cerdan.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Señor Santos and I, we share un abrazo.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

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