lightning 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
The hematologist-oncologist quickly became a lightning rod by rejecting rare disease therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Before his resignation, McSweeney became a lightning rod for discontent with Downing Street.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Her name was Concha and she was kind of this lightning rod.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Instead, Morrie had become a lightning rod of ideas.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
