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beacon

[bee-kuhn] / ˈbi kən /


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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

Chris Spruce, who was the friends' former teacher, describes Jo and Kush as "a beacon example to our future students".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It’s been a beacon for decades, and though the beloved restaurant space recently was listed for sale for $26 million, Mel’s owners hope it remains a diner and destination for generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

My house is a beacon of light in the darkness.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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