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Santa

American  
[san-tuh, sahn-tah] / ˈsæn tə, ˈsɑn tɑ /

noun

  1. Santa Claus.

  2. a river in W central Peru, flowing NW into the Pacific Ocean. About 200 miles (322 km) long.


Santa British  
/ ˈsæntə /

noun

  1. informal short for Santa Claus

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Tamura, who lives in Santa Monica, identifies as a Democrat and plans to vote this year, naming homelessness and the high cost of living as her two key policy concerns.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Sometimes, he will drive elderly people from their homes in the subdivisions outside Santa Fe to doctors appointments and grocery stores for a minimum of $30.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Wind gusts north of Point Conception in Santa Barbara County could come with risks such as downed trees or powerlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Property records show that the actor owns a three-bedroom Santa Monica dwelling that he purchased for $1.63 million in 2009—and which is located less than a mile from the beach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“As a reminder,” Santa says, “our goal today is not to blame, but to understand and then look forward.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz