beacon
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"The survivors who have just gone through the same trial as myself; I hope that is a beacon of light for others," Karen said.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It is both audacious and completely appropriate, but it is also a moment for the audience, it is a mountain top, it is a beacon of hope.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
“We want to make sure the Goldrich is synonymous with Holocaust education, fighting hate and telling these personal stories in a place as a beacon of hope, understanding and opportunity.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Ms. Nagle says her children are “grounded in virtue” at St. Mary’s parish school: “It’s like this beacon of light.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
In the context of the village, the mound, visible everywhere, was as much a beacon as a medieval cathedral.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing beacon
George H.W. Bush (1924 -2018) Tribute List
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