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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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I thought Jack White’s opening riffs were a beacon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

They wear a combat vest which contains a radio/GPS-coded beacon to transmit their position, while they also carry water, food, first-aid material and a pistol in order to survive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Bodytraffic quickly became a beacon for contemporary dance in a city where such a company was a rarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

All I need to do is get within 40 kilometers of the Hab and I'll pick up the beacon.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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