as in illuminating
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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But fans have noted that the entire backdrop is series of squares with light dancing around illuminating different lines.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Additionally, the commission rejected allegations related to security measures for the drop box, noting there were clear camera views of the drop box and adequate lighting illuminating the area surrounding it.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The setting underscored the collection’s drama without overshadowing the clothes, creating an immersive moment where every detail — from lighting to soundtrack — amplified the power of the garments.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Place the candle securely in the holder inside the pumpkin before lighting it.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Planetary scientists estimate that by about a billion years after the solar system’s birth, the gradually brightening sun would have been able to efficiently vaporize any liquid water on Venus.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Four-Star Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is brightening the seasons throughout the year with a series of special events.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Beaconing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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