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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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That made it an object to venerate as well as a beacon amid political storms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It’s been a beacon for decades, and though the beloved restaurant space recently was listed for sale for $26 million, Mel’s owners hope it remains a diner and destination for generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Still some young people see the US as a beacon of freedom and opportunity.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Golden State Promise “wants California to be a beacon of innovation.”

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Maybe we summoned him, like a superhero responding to a beacon in the night.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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