beacon
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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
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 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
The ginormous flashlight’s beacon sliced through the night sky.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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