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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightning rods
Noun
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Often, people who fall prey to scams don’t want to admit they could have been fooled — but that shame can in turn keep others in the dark.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2025 -
Some quarterbacks have stronger arms, some have quicker releases, some can run, and some can improvise amidst the dangers of a defense that sees the quarterback as its prey.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Their special teams kicked our butts.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Their special teams kicked our butts.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Lightning rods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightning%20rods. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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