beacon of hope
Americanidiom
Example Sentences
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It is both audacious and completely appropriate, but it is also a moment for the audience, it is a mountain top, it is a beacon of hope.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
Larry Vein, a Palisades fire survivor who became a beacon of hope for other survivors as he relayed essential recovery information through social media videos and community events, has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
"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
Afonydd Cymru, which represents river trusts in Wales, said the proposals provided "a beacon of hope" but urged the government to act quickly.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
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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