lighthouse
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He began to imagine a colossal lighthouse sculpture, placed on a huge plinth at the canal entrance, in the form of an Egyptian peasant woman holding up a torch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Many here see America as a lighthouse of Western democratic values.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
People in "Port Devine" - with its multi-coloured houses, a lighthouse and spectacular coastal views - have been experiencing the effects for five years now.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
As the wobbling disk periodically blocks and reflects light from the magnetar, the system behaves like a flashing cosmic lighthouse.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Its door hung open, and I thought I saw movement inside—some reason for hope— and then the lighthouse beam washed over everything.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
"After many years, I found myself navigating manually again, searching for lighthouses to make sure we stayed on course," Islam said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The charge, set at $6.70 a ton for the year starting July 1, covers sanitary services, lighthouses and lifesaving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Struck by the beauty and lore of lighthouses, journalist Hailey Branson-Potts shares her favorites from across the state — and offers tips for getting the best views.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
Trinity House, which manages more than 60 lighthouses across the UK, said there was an issue with the "audible hazard warning signal" on Longships.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
By the night of July 21, the boys could see the glimmer of lighthouses on the southwest coast of Ireland.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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