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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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In the decades since Diana died, the royal family has successfully recast itself in a softer light and as a beacon of patriotic continuity in turbulent times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

“He was a beacon of light — full of laughter, friendship, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to serving our community,” Gordon told the paper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

In this new installment, Rainier represents a beacon of light for Gemma, a role that taught her a lot, Shaye says.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Shelly Easton, from the trust, said: "We need to take decisive action and show that there is hope for a nature-positive future for wildlife, farming and people. Ebdon Farm is that beacon of hope."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

To Gregory, it must have been like a beacon.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The other half chose to go dark when crossing, meaning their location beacons were off and their routes aren’t known.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

It is now starting to build military-grade infrastructure like navigation beacons.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Some ships are sailing “dark,” as it is known in the industry, turning off lights and traveling without navigational beacons known as AIS, or Automatic Identification Systems, that help prevent collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

For many years, astronomers have relied on distant supernovae as cosmic beacons to study the universe and test the laws of physics.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026

“Remember: We are Miss Teen Dreamers. We are not victims. We are not cowards. We are bright shining stars, beacons of hope to all who arrive on the shores of our beauty.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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