lightning rod
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Artificial intelligence has become a lightning rod in climate debates over concerns about the growing carbon footprint of the data centres powering the technology.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Bagayoko, 53, has repeatedly stepped into the front lines of the student protests that have swept French schools this month, becoming a hero of the movement and a lightning rod for its critics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
That begs the question: How much responsibility does a filmmaker have to take a clear stance in their work, especially in a film that is overtly intended to be a lightning rod for heated debate?
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Despite its humorous origins, the CJP group quickly became a lightning rod for India's disaffected young people.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I raised Riptide, but before I could even defend myself, Thalia yelled, and a blast of lightning came down from the sky, hit her spear like a lightning rod, and slammed into my chest.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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