After the factory shut down and the savings ran out, being on one's beam ends made every day a struggle.

From the pier, the yacht appeared broad across the beam, promising steadier handling in rough seas.

The team used chemical beam epitaxy to grow high-quality heterostructures for the new quantum device.

The research team used molecular beam epitaxy to grow an ultra-pure semiconductor layer just a few atoms thick.

The mechanic replaced the old sealed beams with modern LED units to improve nighttime visibility.

The construction crew adjusted the traffic beams to guide drivers safely around the detour.

The farmhouse's ceiling was supported by old country beams that creaked when the wind blew.

Before the competition, the gymnasts practiced carefully on the balance beams to perfect their routines.

The ancient fortress was demolished by the dragon beams that swept across the valley.

Children chased the glee-beams across the playground, laughing all the while.