thunder and lightning
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They saw messages from the divine in thunder and lightning, bird flight and the entrails of sacrificed animals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Crowds braved record heat to attend US President Donald Trump's grand July Fourth celebrations in Washington Saturday, until sharp winds, thunder and lightning prompted evacuations and the scene descended into chaos, anger and confusion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
For some people, weather such as thunder and lightning could trigger it, while for others it might be sensitivity to light.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
She knew she had to get back to the safety of the trees before the thunder and lightning struck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025
This ceremony tonight was in honor of Illapa, god of thunder and lightning.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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