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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightning rods
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In Ukraine, tanks—the backbone of 20th-century armies—have become sitting ducks for drones.
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As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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Sacramento established a sister city relationship with Sumy, a northeastern Ukrainian city about 30 miles from the Russian border that became one of the first targets of the invasion.
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The victims, also 18, were identified as Kace Leatherwood and Luis Velez.
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Sarah Myers, 44, and Harper Harmon, 13, Hudson Harmon, 11, and twins Gavin Harmon and Gracelynn Harmon, both 10, were identified as the victims in a Wednesday, June 24 press release shared by the police department.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions.
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But disproportionately large and strong butts can lead to body imbalances that can lead to injury.
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People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.
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“Lightning rods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightning%20rods. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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