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 launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Atmospheres with pressures 10 times greater than Earth's could produce only a single lightning strike every few minutes.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 May 2025
On May 19, a lightning strike hit a police cruiser in the department’s parking lot.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Atmospheres with pressures 10 times greater than Earth's could produce only a single lightning strike every few minutes.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 May 2025
On May 19, a lightning strike hit a police cruiser in the department’s parking lot.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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