South American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The U.S. will pick up another South American ally on Tuesday when Peru swears in center-right Keiko Fujimori as president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Speaking to the Paraguay fans outside the Boston stadium, moments after one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts I have ever seen, as the South American side stunned Germany.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The lowest stress levels appeared in the two South American sauropods.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The match against England is the semi-final Argentina wanted, South American football expert Tim Vickery told 5 Live.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Some South American crops nevertheless did succeed in reaching Mesoamerica, such as manioc, sweet potatoes, and peanuts.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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