beckoned

Example Sentences

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Over time, he and his apostles took on various ideologies, dropping them for new ones as times changed and power beckoned.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Rohl was given funds to bring in four players in January and Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland has already been lured from Hearts as a squad reshape beckoned in his first summer at the helm.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

She raised their two sons in the African bush until serious schooling finally beckoned them back to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Despite the problems Alcaraz continued winning points and holding serve in set four as his movement improved, and another tiebreak beckoned with the third seed again coming out on top.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

She beckoned to the children, and as they came on tip-toe towards her, she gave a flick of her wrist.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers