as in sirens
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales
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sirens
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Later, as the teen was driving home, a police car turned on its sirens behind her and pulled her over.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Loud noises and sirens have bothered her since the attack, Rada said.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Femmes fatales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femmes%20fatales. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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