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beckon

[bek-uhn] / ˈbɛk ən /


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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

Venice’s legendary five-star hotels beckon those with unlimited budgets, but we hadn’t come to one of the world’s great walking cities to stay inside a hotel room.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

In one area of the two-story cafe, restaurant and bar, constellations beckon.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

Magdalys could still beckon her, demand a ride, or at least ask for one.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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

Finally, Cypriot entrant Antigoni - who you might recognise as a former Love Island contestant - beckons us onto the dancefloor for three minutes of Mediterranean escapism.

From BBC May 8, 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

With her arms stretched out, she beckons the participants of her movement workshop, Wiggle Room, to join her on the other side, where they will meet a renewed version of themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

Hannie beckons to us and we follow her and huddle together under the bridge.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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

The all-caps ad beckoned Tipton with an oft-used refrain directed at protagonist Carol Sturka: “We’re Sorry We Upset You, Carol.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

The neighbour, Sigal, beckoned us into her safe room.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

Despite the problems Alcaraz continued winning points and holding serve in set four as his movement improved, and another tiebreak beckoned with the third seed again coming out on top.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

She beckoned Matthias inside, shutting the door behind them.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

She said Holder initially fell asleep on her bed, but woke up and began beckoning Gemma, who was trying to sleep in the lounge.

From BBC Jul. 1, 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

These creations seem to glow, beckoning us toward their surfaces to be enveloped by the inviting auras they emit.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

Thick vines around the trunks seemed to curl like fingers beckoning me closer.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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