beacon
Example Sentences
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“The larger picture of this film is, if anything, a point of optimism, you know? A beacon of hope in some dark times,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
Each was wearing an avalanche beacon/transceiver, which emits a steady radio signal that can be picked up by the other beacons.
From Los Angeles Times
Europe may position itself as a beacon of human rights, but that light is flickering.
Texas’ relatively low taxes and light regulation have been a beacon for many California companies, and most of Chevron’s competitors are based there.
From Los Angeles Times
Aurora appear as bright, swirling beacons of light that range in colour from red to purple and green to blue.
From BBC
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