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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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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

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

Woodside and Santos are exposed to LNG spot pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

“Here yes, they are boys and girls. But back in Cuba, carga bates can be adults, even today. So you see, Señorita Santos, I’m really Bat Man!”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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