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besieger

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as in invader

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As the only people allowed in the city, the objective is to capture front-page-worthy snaps while avoiding dismemberment at the hands of extraterrestrial invaders.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Inspect Indoor Harborage Areas Many seasonal invaders seeking overwintering spots can enter your home even through the tiniest cracks and gaps, according to Crumbley.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

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According to Gatto, the right traditionally emphasizes tougher criminal penalties for aggressors, while the left places greater emphasis on protection and support for victims, including shelters and specialized services.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
After the altercation, West Hollywood city officials were quick to paint Niemi as the aggressor and urged Dist.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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The series chronicles the rise of Norse raiders Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen).

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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Because the outcome of sporting events holds significance to the athlete, the brain doesn’t distinguish between the threat of letting a team down by allowing a game-losing goal and a predator in the wild.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
With few predators in these new habitats, a single fish can produce more than 2 million eggs a year.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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