beacon of hope
Americanidiom
Example Sentences
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"For 55 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood as a beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice," Fair said in a video message.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
In what has largely been a trying World Cup for Pakistan, Farhan has stood as a beacon of hope at the top of the order.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
But they are every bit as deserving of support, and they have been fighting for the same values that once made Hong Kong a beacon of hope for generations of ordinary Chinese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
But everyone was like, ‘This bus is coming out in a positive way, as a beacon of hope.’
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
When school let out, Lula and I met up outside as usual, and there stood Travis, his face a beacon of hope.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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