lightning rod
Example Sentences
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Palantir has become somewhat of a lightning rod in Europe.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
I’ve been a lightning rod for pain a couple of times in my career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
But what turned a summer blockbuster into an IMAX-sized lightning rod?
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
He became a millionaire in the process and his legacy in southern Africa has become a lightning rod for discussions about "decolonising" institutions which continue to bear his name.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
His shovel smoked as he raised it above his head like a lightning rod and used it to direct the bolts.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
