thunder

Example Sentences

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Drivers are advised to stay inside their vehicles at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

An AFP reporter had earlier Tuesday reported blasts in Tehran, after a night of heavy bombardment mixed with thunder and rain.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

England had some moments of pressure but they were met with Scottish thunder on both sides of the ball.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

I don’t want to steal the thunder of Joanna Stern, Nicole Nguyen and Christopher Mims, so have at it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Even tough people froze in panic when a rumble of thunder reminded them of an earthquake.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis