flash on
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As lightning continued to flash on the horizon, the public address system came alive to say "Test 1, 2, 3," leading to whoops among the crowd, hoping it was a sign of an imminent reopening.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
The lights flash on as Springsteen vocalizes, finishing the sentence: “War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.”
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
When Danner Drake, 54, saw news of the Nasdaq correction flash on his office computer on March 26, he opened his brokerage app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
The camera cuts to a blue-tinted law enforcement badge as the words, “You took an oath to protect and serve” flash on the screen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2025
I don’t know why my brain dredges up that image, but when the lights flash on, I jump.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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