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Waco

American  
[wey-koh] / ˈweɪ koʊ /

noun

  1. a city in central Texas, on the Brazos River.


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Baylor University in Waco, Texas, had a 52% acceptance rate for its class starting in fall 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

Shortstop Jake Waco, who transferred from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame last season, has been effective as a fielder and hitter.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

Before she became an educator at UT–Arlington, she spent decades as a forensic analyst working high-profile cases such as the Branch Davidian siege in Waco.

From Slate Apr. 6, 2026

Among many of the Waco rally attendees, that was a common theme.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

“I’m thinking of famous conflicts like Waco, Texas, or Ruby Ridge, Idaho,” he said.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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