beckon
verb (used with or without object)
to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand.
is beckoning
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present progressiveof beckon (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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DOHA, Qatar — World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier Deschamps.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
Bayern Munich is already assured of finishing the first half of the Bundesliga season as “autumn champion” but a record is beckoning for top scorer Robert Lewandowski when Wolfsburg visits.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
“Home Work” ends on a high note, as the success of one of the couple’s collaborations, “Victor Victoria,” is beckoning Andrews back to the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2019
Today, somewhat anchorless, the rebels continue to go through motions of an armed insurgency but they know a new future is beckoning.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2016
Philemon, the slave, is beckoning; I see the drinking-cup shining on the seat in the little porch--the table is ready.
From Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 by Felix Dahn
