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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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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

Tom Copley, one of London's deputy mayors, said the bid will demonstrate why London "remains a beacon of inclusivity and diversity around the globe".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

It acted like a molecular beacon, allowing scientists to detect and isolate BiP more easily during experiments.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Letterboxd was once a shining beacon among all of these horror stories, which already had their own unique problems before their formal acquisitions.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

The antenna is still up, probably dimly visible against the sky; the whole attic might as well shine like a beacon.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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

If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

"It tends to be in the narrowest area of the channel between Deganwy and the beacons."

From BBC Jun. 12, 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

Bells've been rung, beacons lit, street parties've broken out up and down the country.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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