beacon of hope
Americanidiom
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But throughout these last 250 years, many have looked to America as a beacon of hope, opportunity and freedom from places that had too little of all of that.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Thompson, who also played for Tranmere Rovers, Bury and Carlisle, was remembered as a "beacon of hope" at his funeral in May last year.
From BBC • May 6, 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
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
Each face seemed like a beacon of hope, and she took courage from every one.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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