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beckon

[bek-uhn] / ˈbɛk ən /


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But after the theatre and drama of Monday, the hard questions for the Labour Party and for Burnham beckon.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

But the city’s vibrant offerings still beckon — and many of them can be experienced for less than an Erewhon Malibu Mango Smoothie.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2026

The first of her nine Olympic gold medals came in the event at the 2012 London Games, and the 28-year-old shows no sign of relinquishing her grip as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics beckon.

From Barron's Jan. 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

I saw Link beckon the hecklers into a huddle.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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

Finally, Cypriot entrant Antigoni - who you might recognise as a former Love Island contestant - beckons us onto the dancefloor for three minutes of Mediterranean escapism.

From BBC May 8, 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

Demographics suggest that the news for taxpayers may get even better in the next few years as retirement beckons for career feds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

The man beckons us to follow him with one crooked finger.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

Quintero beckoned to the master bedroom, Trujillo said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

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

Rohl was given funds to bring in four players in January and Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland has already been lured from Hearts as a squad reshape beckoned in his first summer at the helm.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

She raised their two sons in the African bush until serious schooling finally beckoned them back to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

At length Doli straightened up and beckoned the others to follow.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

Who is the spooky, smiling woman beckoning to a young girl at the edge of her garden?

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Masterful France captain Dupont again glided through the Welsh defence but centre Brau-Boirie lost possession with the try-line beckoning.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2026

Within minutes, fresh Payesh was served, beckoning everyone to the dining table with an unspoken yet unifying urge.

From Salon Jan. 10, 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

I take a step back, my warm bed beckoning, when I think of something to say.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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