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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The cause is under investigation, although a lightning strike is likely from initial reports.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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, 19 Apr. 2026
Her phone was also badly damaged by the lightning strike, preventing identification through that device.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s even a chance of a rare lightning strike over the city that could wake residents up.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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, 19 Apr. 2026
Her phone was also badly damaged by the lightning strike, preventing identification through that device.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s even a chance of a rare lightning strike over the city that could wake residents up.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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