rod

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Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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 cables can be deadly, especially in thunderstorms, when they become a slippery lightning rod.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Among the photos in the website is one of his father holding a fishing rod after catching a fish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Smithy distracted himself as he bent the iron rod with a pair of forceps.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri