beacon
Example Sentences
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"For 55 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood as a beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice," Fair said in a video message.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The buildings of Pripyat – once considered a beacon of youthful optimism and Soviet technology – now stand crumbling and abandoned, including the Palace of Culture where Serhiy and Iryna made their vows.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 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
“God blessed Joey with phenomenal talent and a big heart to love people and be a beacon of positivity. Truly, he will be missed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
But Tina has become a beacon in my dark room.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
Vocabulary lists containing beacon
George H.W. Bush (1924 -2018) Tribute List
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President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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Vocabulary from news articles about rescued teenage sailor
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