rod

Example Sentences

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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

The cables can be deadly, especially in thunderstorms, when they become a slippery lightning rod.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The paralysis spread lower, until it felt like I had a metal rod running the length of my back and into my skull.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover