beacon
Example Sentences
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Still some young people see the US as a beacon of freedom and opportunity.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Larry Vein, a Palisades fire survivor who became a beacon of hope for other survivors as he relayed essential recovery information through social media videos and community events, has died.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The buildings of Pripyat – once considered a beacon of youthful optimism and Soviet technology – now stand crumbling and abandoned, including the Palace of Culture where Serhiy and Iryna made their vows.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Asha could see the beacon fire burning atop the watchtower, a faint orange glow floating in the air.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing beacon
George H.W. Bush (1924 -2018) Tribute List
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President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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Vocabulary from news articles about rescued teenage sailor
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