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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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The last member of Congress forced from the lower chamber was New York Republican George Santos in 2023, the first expulsion in 20 years.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

During the conversation, Kraus said to Santos that he was “relatable” because he was either loved or hated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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

Witnesses flew from Brazil to testify that his ex-girlfriend, 24-year-old Ana Claudia Dos Santos, went missing in Brazil after breaking up with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I don’t believe Anatole has many regrets, but he would have been proud to work with Neto or dos Santos.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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