Sentences with phrase «as a beacon of»

He's someone I truly look up to, and I feel so lucky that we have him in this world, sharing himself as a beacon of hope to people all over.

First, the report also tracks action at the provincial level, and several provinces that had marketed themselves as beacons of virtue in contrast to Harper — Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba under its former NDP government — turn out to have underperformed, too.

When I first started investing, I clung on to rules of thumb as beacons of certainty that I could navigate by.

But maintenance failures on existing lines and falling ridership have undermined the region's reputation as a beacon of mass transit.

Japan has emerged as the beacon of light in the Far East.

But also, have faith that God can use you as a beacon of light in this situation.

They are about the institution to which Justice Scalia dedicated his professional life and making sure it continues to function as the beacon of justice that our founders envisioned.»

It is very much your standard method of evading substance and seeking to present yourself as some beacon of wisdom.

The hotel served as a beacon of hope for New Orleans, its employees and its guests.

It is a distinctive national landmark that builds on Basque assets and special characteristics, positioned as a beacon of excellence for good quality of life, social cohesion, and an innovative and competitive region.

The Inn at Dos Brisas luxury resort and ranch is set amongst more than 300 acres of peaceful, rolling horse pastures and manicured organic farmland and rises as a beacon of serenity and a retreat from the chaos of busy lifestyles.

«As Southern California's iconic specialty coffee and tea retailer, the brand serves as a beacon of our city's heritage and growth and I wish them continued success for years to come.»

The Marlins made moves and deals, hoping to set themselves up as a beacon of excitement for the entire city, if not the entire state.

The programme is now regularly referred to as a beacon of best practice nationally.

Emerging as a beacon of hope in the world after Almunia, Szczesny has failed to build on his promising talent, instead turning into the bundle of nerves of a goalkeeper the Arsenal faithful were so used to before his arrival.

It has served as a beacon of hope, a light in the distance guiding us forward.

He said all the necessary logistics and human resources have been marshalled to ensure that Ghana's image as a beacon of peace remains intact and unblemished.

ESPA today released an April 29 letter from Schumer and Gillibrand to the three Senate leaders — Jeff Klein, Dean Skelos and Andrea Stewart - Cousins — saying that passage of GENDA would «once again position New York as a beacon of civil and human rights.»

The total cost to the taxpayers of Florida as these beacons of tried to ram their agenda down our throats?

· In order to coordinate the illumination of downtown buildings for holidays or other civic occasions, Brown has created «Buffalo Lit,» «so these expressions of support can be coordinated as a beacon of what we have, what we hope for and what we've lost.»

«New York has always stood as a beacon of diversity and inclusion, and we will continue to stand united in the face of this virulent strain of hatred and anti-Semitism,» Cuomo said.

«Remember, Ghana is loudly touted as the beacon of democracy and so the international community has a keen eye on what happens here and that is why it is important that we comport ourselves well...»

Here we stand today, recognized as the beacon of democracy and socio - economic progress on the African continent.

His words serve as a beacon of hope against fear and oppression in uncertain times.»

In a statement, Cuomo said the policy was about «decency and respect» and said New York would «continue to serve as a beacon of progress and opportunity for all.»

«This action is about decency and respect, and by raising the minimum wage for the dedicated men and women who fuel our regional economy, New York will continue to serve as a beacon of progress and opportunity for all.»

In the view of the party, «This judgment sends an unfortunate impression about Ghana, its judiciary and severely dents our enviable reputation as a beacon of democracy on the African continent and beyond.

Despite Ghana's standing as a beacon of democracy on the African continent, the country's decision not to succumb to advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, has been questioned by some sections of the international community and even met by indirect threats.

The forest has become a beloved icon for many island residents and visitors, emerging as a beacon of sustainability for the country and world at large.

But we haven't fully connected our theories to what we observe, especially with quasars, these incredibly bright centers of very distant galaxies that serve as beacons of the early universe.

When I was a child, I looked up to police officers as beacons of peace and justice.

Though Desert Lotus itself is in its early stages of growth, the experience, intentions and energy behind it allow it to stand strong as a beacon of light in our community.

Katniss» rising popularity as a beacon of hope begins to gnaw at President Snow (Donald Sutherland), who has Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) game his own system in a novel attempt to first discredit her, and then kill her by devising something special for the 75th anniversary of the Hunger Games: The players for the games will be selected from among the survivors of previous games, meaning Katniss and Peeta will once more have to fight to death.

It packages and sells WaPo «as a beacon of hope in a time of need.»

Samus Returns is an extremely well executed modern take on the franchise's roots, while also acting as a beacon of hope that Nintendo, and its fans, will give more credit to what the series can be when given proper attention.

As a beacon of sensitivity adrift a veritable sea of meatheads in Richard Linklater's moribund Everybody Wants Some!!

Steven Spielberg's The Post, a drama about an historic flashpoint in American journalism, politics and feminism, is coming out in the midst of yet another flashpoint, and it's easy to watch this satisfying and well - crafted film as a beacon of hope.

Not every student in our nation will need to express him - or herself through poetry, but for those who do, learning about the poets who came before them and learning to find their own poetic voice will stand out as a beacon of self - expression in a sea of core subjects.

Regardless of what personal goals you hope to achieve (whether it's more money to leave your full - time job or to cover the expenses for your kid's field trip), you should come up with a solid number that will function as a beacon of light guiding you towards the completion of your goal.

For our students, the person who they see as the beacon of hope or the agent of their oppression (and everything in between) is their teacher.

Many charter schools stand out as beacons of hope, particularly in places where the traditional districts continue to flounder and there is a lack of vision from leaders about how to turn the tide.

Agile Mind is honored to be one of only two education companies to receive the 2016 Tibbetts Award, and to be identified as a beacon of promise and model of excellence in high technology.

In Oakland, for example, a group of small charter schools is emerging as a beacon of hope within a school district plagued by financial problems.

NAEP scores nationally are stagnant or declining (see below), so state and national leaders are praising Mississippi as a beacon of hope in dismal times.

This can serve as a beacon of good health for local residents, boost community safety, and increase children's opportunities for physical activity.

GREENVILLE, Miss. — They called it «River City,» singled out half a century ago as a beacon of hope for school integration in the South.

In rural southern Iowa, the town of Leon is home to 2,000 people, a popular annual rodeo, and a school system that has emerged as a beacon of teacher leadership.

In the most challenging times, the phrase «It is always darkest just before the dawn» resonates as a beacon of hope.

Also, while I recognize that talk regarding the stereo in such a car is historically reserved for poseurs and met with a gauntlet slap to the face, this Bermester sound system is the best Porsche factory - installed sound system I've run across, though its $ 6,000 - plus option price shines as a beacon of unintentional comedy.

Sprint has a lot riding on the success of the HTC Evo 4G and looks at it as a beacon of hope for saving the company.