beckoned

Example Sentences

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The League One play-off final beckoned and, off the back of an impressive campaign, perhaps they were destined to return to the second tier just five years after it had all gone wrong.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Despite the problems Alcaraz continued winning points and holding serve in set four as his movement improved, and another tiebreak beckoned with the third seed again coming out on top.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

On his way out, Kiffin did a Nixon on the South Lawn interview with ESPN’s SEC correspondent Marty Smith, the two of them chatting somberly as an LSU jet beckoned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Minnesota beckoned, and Darnold hit his stride there.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

With a quick movement Jane got out of bed and beckoned Michael.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers