thunder

Example Sentences

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In 2002, the year before Moreno bought the team, the stadium was rocking with thunder sticks as the Angels won the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

An AFP reporter had earlier Tuesday reported blasts in Tehran, after a night of heavy bombardment mixed with thunder and rain.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Some will have hail and an odd crack of thunder, but the showers won't last long as they get blown quickly across the skies by gusty winds.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

I don’t want to steal the thunder of Joanna Stern, Nicole Nguyen and Christopher Mims, so have at it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Even tough people froze in panic when a rumble of thunder reminded them of an earthquake.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis