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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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Dos Santos, who speaks four languages, is a bit of a mix of LAFC’s first two managers — not nearly as strict as Bradley, the drill sergeant, yet not quite as relaxed as Cherundolo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The 34-year-old Neymar returned to Brazil in 2025 after a spell in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal to play for his first club Santos.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Fellow 18-year-old Leandro Martins Dos Santos says many of his friends spent "a fortune" on getting dressed up, but his outlay was modest.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Many remember Mr. Uribe’s pick of Juan Manuel Santos to succeed him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

“Your only granddaughter needs new wheels. Kids like Edna Santos are rolling around on two-wheeled Cadillacs this year, and what have I got?”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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