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samba

[sam-buh, sahm-] / ˈsæm bə, ˈsɑm- /


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Brazilians will pack into a Queens restaurant where samba dancers provide pregame entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The samba bands and their rhythms follow them around, and the World Cup is a combination of the things they love most.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school Viradouro taking the crown for its tribute to its legendary drum director.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The parade along Intendente Magalhaes avenue, where dozens of schools compete to claw their way up the ranks, is free to watch, and pure homegrown samba.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

As my samba music filled the arena, the crowd began to clap in time with the beat.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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