beacon of hope

noun phrase

: something that holds the promise of hope
This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people.

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We’re honored and humbled to help ensure CHOP remains a magnet for the greatest medical talent, a refuge for those facing the most complex cases, an incubator for breakthrough treatments, a beacon of hope, and the pride of Philadelphia for decades to come. Lauren Coates, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025 From forgiving the woman who knocked him into a light pole to shaping a leadership style based on love and integrity, Thor’s story stands as a beacon of hope and motivation. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 Some of the more anxious among us (OK, me) might even push that to pre-spring, as in late February or early March, if only to provide a beacon of hope during the year’s gloomiest months. Mary McNamara, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 When Congress can deliver alongside the president, America will experience a stronger economy, enhanced national security, and a secure future as the beacon of hope and opportunity for generations to come. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beacon of hope

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“Beacon of hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beacon%20of%20hope. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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