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

In its 16 years on Wall Street, the electric-vehicle maker has been a lightning rod for shareholder lawsuits and activist calls for Musk’s dismissal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The ending, which I won’t spoil here, has become a lightning rod of controversy that cannot be destroyed, no matter how much acrimonious electricity it attracts.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Former chairman Daniel Levy was a permanent lightning rod for the anger of Spurs fans.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Instead, Morrie had become a lightning rod of ideas.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom