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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How fragile of an ego Trump must have to sit at the Resolute desk and demand that the Ukrainian leader, who has been a beacon of hope and resistance to a beleaguered population under invasion from the world’s most aggressive imperialist, heap praise for the cameras. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025 The United States must continue to be a beacon of hope and a torchbearer of democracy. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 Sophie was the beacon of hope in a lot of ways for Eliza. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Feb. 2025 Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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