Sentence examples for becoming a beacon from inspiring English sources

One doesn't become one of the world's most celebrated entertainers without also becoming a beacon of hope to many, whether they like it or not.

Is Iraq capable of becoming a beacon of democracy?

Whatever the pros and cons, the dam is fast becoming a beacon for tourists, a Great Wall across the Yangtze.

With political gridlock afflicting so many national governments around the world, forward-thinking cities are becoming a beacon of hope.

Instead of becoming a beacon of bipartisanship, however, Nafta is the latest whipping boy for the anti-globalization crowd.

Dim in the daytime, Lujambio's flares up at night, becoming a beacon for people fumbling through the dark in search of food, water, batteries, candles and beer.

They acquired more property on the block, and the funeral home prospered, its white stone exterior and delicate awning on 101st Avenue becoming a familiar beacon for generations of families.

It's worth the risk for the sake of becoming a sexual beacon (and after all, Hendrix did father three children).

Fenty praised Rhee for bringing excitement and change to the failing DC schools and becoming a national beacon for education reform.

The way we meet these challenges will determine whether we remain on the abyss of our history or whether we can truly achieve our promise of becoming a shining beacon to the world.

I would advise Mr. King that the way we meet these challenges will determine whether we remain on the abyss of our history or whether we achieve our promise of becoming a shining beacon to the world.