rod

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A two-term congressman whose father served for 10 years on Capitol Hill, Collins has been a lightning rod for controversy since arriving in Washington.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

"Nicola Sturgeon ran that party with a rod of iron, hand and glove with her husband," she said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In its 16 years on Wall Street, the electric-vehicle maker has been a lightning rod for shareholder lawsuits and activist calls for Musk’s dismissal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Vein ultimately became a lightning rod for much of this frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

One pair of tongs held a rod of iron in the fire.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri