- present participle of beckon.
beckoning
Example Sentences
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She said Holder initially fell asleep on her bed, but woke up and began beckoning Gemma, who was trying to sleep in the lounge.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
But for the most part, America has always been an optimistic nation, with the future beckoning a better day for everyone.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
These creations seem to glow, beckoning us toward their surfaces to be enveloped by the inviting auras they emit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
They were beckoning: Come here, come closer, stay longer, there’s so much to see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
One of the girls at last turned to look at Molly, beckoning her forward and moving aside, making space for her between the two of them in front of the film.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
