beacon
Example Sentences
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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
“God blessed Joey with phenomenal talent and a big heart to love people and be a beacon of positivity. Truly, he will be missed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The city, under fire from Iran and assailed by critics, is a beacon of opportunity for people around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
"In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him," they said.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Thousands of blinking bulbs lined the wheel’s axle and spokes, so that its shape glowed like a beacon across the fairgrounds.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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