beacon

Example Sentences

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According to reports in US media, the airman hid himself in a mountain crevice and restricted the use of his beacon - concerned the signal could be picked up by Iran.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

If a memo about a software update uses words like delve, tapestry, beacon or myriad, a machine wrote it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

In just two years, the farm has become a beacon for Black Angelenos and visitors seeking community and a deeper understanding of farming.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

I got two seconds of signal from the Hab beacon today, then lost it.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir