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[bek-uhn] / ˈbɛk ən /


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Adds Miyashita: "These puzzles beckon our curiosity. After all, spiral forms in nature have inspired human creations ranging from rotini pasta, to a barber's pole or even portrayals of the biblical 'Tower of Babel'."

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

Some of those listeners and viewers carry on what storytellers like Miyazaki began, doing their part to beckon us to see beyond life’s troubles for a while, to find a bit more balance.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

But head coach Sergej Jakirovic will be sitting out the Sin City jaunt as he takes a more peaceful breather before the bright lights of the Premier League beckon.

From BBC May 23, 2026

Open the door to the theater, and discover a place of urban enchantment, where a red velvet door and crimson wallpaper beckon guests to come closer and sit inside.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

I saw Link beckon the hecklers into a huddle.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

It’s that “churn” that beckons Carney to break his promise to himself and once again divert from his legit furniture store business.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Once the final track has been played, “F.I.G” beckons us to replay, revel in our emotions and dance once, maybe twice or thrice, more.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Overseas opportunity still beckons for the concert industry, even as Americans feel the sting of high inflation and demand shows signs of returning to earth from the postpandemic peak.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

Now, 32 years on, another turning point beckons.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

Clara, come join us,” Auntie Nina beckons, but I hesitate.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

As a high-schooler Busby performed locally; a music career beckoned, but based on his academic performance an FBI recruiter offered him a position in the bureau’s fingerprinting lab.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Quintero beckoned to the master bedroom, Trujillo said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Over time, he and his apostles took on various ideologies, dropping them for new ones as times changed and power beckoned.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Fresh from declaring a "new dawn" beckoned for Wales but unable to get into his Cardiff flat late at night, ap Iorwerth then spent the evening in the budget hotel chain's modest surroundings.

From BBC May 15, 2026

After assembly this morning, Celina Aunty beckoned to me to come see her.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman

His exuberant prose engages all our senses, beckoning us, the way a flower would a curious bee, into a world of hidden wonders.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Masterful France captain Dupont again glided through the Welsh defence but centre Brau-Boirie lost possession with the try-line beckoning.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2026

But for the most part, America has always been an optimistic nation, with the future beckoning a better day for everyone.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2026

Their bedroom may be cluttered with all manner of diversion and playthings, but what they really want is that shiny, as-yet unattained object — Rick Caruso! — beckoning from behind glass.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

She's waving her arm around, beckoning for me to come back.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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