Corinthians
noun
Co·rin·thi·ans
kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz 
plural in form but singular in construction
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see Bible Table
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The game will be played in Sao Paulo at Arena Corinthians, a stadium with a capacity of nearly 50,000.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Palmeiras went into their Sao Paulo derby with Corinthians — one of the fiercest rivalries on the continent — just one point off the top of the Serie A table.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Much like many places around the world, before Botafogo won this season a few big, wealthy clubs dominated, with Palmeiras, Corinthians and Flamengo sharing eight of the nine previous Serie A titles.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
It will be held in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena, home of soccer team SC Corinthians.
—NBC News, 7 Sep. 2024
Cruzeiro defeated Lanús of Argentina in their semi final whilst Racing overcame Corinthians of Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As the rain poured down in Rio de Janeiro Philippe Coutinho and the hosts, much like Corinthians, didn’t threaten enough from open play, and probably didn’t deserve to reach a date with destiny.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Guard Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Tanner McKee #16 enter the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Arena Corinthians on September 6, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Palmeiras went into their Sao Paulo derby with Corinthians — one of the fiercest rivalries on the continent — just one point off the top of the Serie A table.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Santos Vs Corinthians Just over a year ago Santos were relegated for the first time in their 111 year history.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Much like many places around the world, before Botafogo won this season a few big, wealthy clubs dominated, with Palmeiras, Corinthians and Flamengo sharing eight of the nine previous Serie A titles.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
It will be held in Sao Paulo at Corinthians Arena, home of soccer team SC Corinthians.
—NBC News, 7 Sep. 2024
Cruzeiro defeated Lanús of Argentina in their semi final whilst Racing overcame Corinthians of Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As the rain poured down in Rio de Janeiro Philippe Coutinho and the hosts, much like Corinthians, didn’t threaten enough from open play, and probably didn’t deserve to reach a date with destiny.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Guard Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Tanner McKee #16 enter the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, at Arena Corinthians on September 6, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corinthians
noun
Co·rin·thi·ans
kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ənz
: either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and included as books in the New Testament see bible
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