beacon
Example Sentences
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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
"In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him," they said.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
With its long arches and lights looming over the viaduct, the 6th Street Bridge has become a beacon for Angelenos and the curious.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
In the hissing gaslights, the watch’s golden case glowed like a beacon.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing beacon
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