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scene

[seen] / sin /


NOUN
part of a dramatic performance
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Four people were treated at the scene for minor burns and respiratory problems caused by the heavy smoke.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

The reports said that 213 people were evacuated by the more than 500 rescue personnel dispatched to the scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Two fixed-wing airplanes arrived on scene rapidly and dropped flame retardant around the perimeter of the blaze, while three helicopters dropped water from above, according to Ventura County Fire spokesperson Andrew Dowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

Vincent Walsh steals every scene he’s in as Sweeney’s henchman Eddie Breen, a lethal type with a brogue, slouch cap and his mouth half open most of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

I looked on as the trolls wrestled and snorted and punched each other, almost enjoying the scene, until one troll suddenly sank down into the ground beneath some leaves.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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