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thunder

[thuhn-der] / ˈθʌn dər /






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Just before the Scotland news conference at their palatial Charlotte base camp, three Norwegian reporters fetched up in search of Scottish retaliatory thunder.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The kiss cams and sing-alongs and air horns and thunder sticks are all integrated into the game, not reserved for stoppages in play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

And when the stormy morning after arrives, each peal of thunder sends Julia into a paroxysm of nerves that flings her around like a handkerchief caught in a stiff breeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

There was some angry thunder and dazzling flares of lightning near and far.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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