- present participle of beckon.
beckoning
Example Sentences
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She said Holder initially fell asleep on her bed, but woke up and began beckoning Gemma, who was trying to sleep in the lounge.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The seductive power of the screens, beckoning families from their dining rooms, was unstoppable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Within minutes, fresh Payesh was served, beckoning everyone to the dining table with an unspoken yet unifying urge.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026
At present, it seems Salah is keeping his options open, and it is a busy time for him with Africa Cup of Nations duty beckoning on Monday 15 December.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025
Eulie started toward the door, beckoning for me to follow.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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