Sirens

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1. In classical mythology, evil creatures who lived on a rocky island, singing in beautiful voices in an effort to lure sailors to shipwreck and death. Odysseus ordered his crew to plug their ears to escape the Sirens' fatal song.

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Figuratively, a “siren” is a beautiful or tempting woman; a “siren song” is any irresistible distraction.

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The internet is how she’s built a growing list of eclectic collaborations, including Kellin Quinn of post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens, with whom she created recent single “Lamb” in a rainy Portland studio.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Sirens sounded in the Jordanian capital Amman on Sunday, an AFP correspondent said,

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Sirens blared, horns honked, and church bells pealed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

As Odysseus and his ship were sailing by the Sirens, he knew the Sirens’ song would be irresistible and — if he didn’t resist its allure — fatal.

From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026

Sirens echo through the neighborhood, and the crowd instantly thins out, with people scattering everywhere.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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