beacon
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“People look to New York City as a beacon of hope,” said Angelica Castaneda, who moved her family from Florida to New York because its state laws had more protections for transgender people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
“He was a beacon of light — full of laughter, friendship, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to serving our community,” Gordon told the paper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
The sun shone off the golden dome of the building ahead, making a beacon of it.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
"It tends to be in the narrowest area of the channel between Deganwy and the beacons."
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Minute-by-minute location tracking is based on GPS data, pings to nearby cellphone towers, Bluetooth beacons and Wi-Fi connections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
For many years, astronomers have relied on distant supernovae as cosmic beacons to study the universe and test the laws of physics.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
At a time when rich Western nations see mass immigration as the font of societal ills, Dubai and other Gulf cities stand as exceptional beacons for foreign talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The hovercraft trembled as it was scanned by beacons from the ground.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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