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beckon

[bek-uhn] / ˈbɛk ən /


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But head coach Sergej Jakirovic will be sitting out the Sin City jaunt as he takes a more peaceful breather before the bright lights of the Premier League beckon.

From BBC May 23, 2026

And like my home, the language of this room wants to invite and beckon.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

The mountains beckon to me not only because I find them beautiful.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

The crypto surged past $100,000 in December 2024, on the expectation that the incoming administration would create a friendly regulatory environment and beckon in a so-called crypto golden age.

From Barron's Nov. 24, 2025

Their ears, necks, fingers, and hands are heavy with yellow twenty-four-carat gold jewels as they beckon you over to their counters.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

Once the final track has been played, “F.I.G” beckons us to replay, revel in our emotions and dance once, maybe twice or thrice, more.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Overseas opportunity still beckons for the concert industry, even as Americans feel the sting of high inflation and demand shows signs of returning to earth from the postpandemic peak.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

While herb-flecked tomatoes and cucumbers are a classic combination, Rafidi often swaps in roasted squash, pumpkin or whatever else beckons at the market once fall’s chill sets in.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

With her arms stretched out, she beckons the participants of her movement workshop, Wiggle Room, to join her on the other side, where they will meet a renewed version of themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

The sea beckons with its blue waves of light.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

Over time, he and his apostles took on various ideologies, dropping them for new ones as times changed and power beckoned.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

Fresh from declaring a "new dawn" beckoned for Wales but unable to get into his Cardiff flat late at night, ap Iorwerth then spent the evening in the budget hotel chain's modest surroundings.

From BBC May 15, 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

The hot springs beckoned only 3½ miles away.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 28, 2025

In bed, the peaceful, warm obscurity of sleep beckoned.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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

The seductive power of the screens, beckoning families from their dining rooms, was unstoppable.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 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

Their bedroom may be cluttered with all manner of diversion and playthings, but what they really want is that shiny, as-yet unattained object — Rick Caruso! — beckoning from behind glass.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

“Come on over here,” Jerry said, beckoning me over to an empty strip.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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