lightning strike

noun

1
British : a strike by workers that is done very suddenly
2
: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning
The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.

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Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 Right now, the folks closest to the lightning strike are the people running businesses. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025 The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025 Trying to force a second iteration could be like demanding lightning strike twice. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lightning strike

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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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