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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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"The survivors who have just gone through the same trial as myself; I hope that is a beacon of light for others," Karen said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Our hope is that this ranking will become a beacon that helps companies find their path into the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It is both audacious and completely appropriate, but it is also a moment for the audience, it is a mountain top, it is a beacon of hope.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Larry Vein, a Palisades fire survivor who became a beacon of hope for other survivors as he relayed essential recovery information through social media videos and community events, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The sun shone off the golden dome of the building ahead, making a beacon of it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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