Sentence examples for a lightning rod from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a lightning rod" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used metaphorically to describe something or someone that attracts criticism or attention, often in a negative context. Example: "The controversial decision made by the board served as a lightning rod for public outrage."

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It's a "lightning rod".

You've become a lightning rod.

"He became a lightning rod.

A lightning rod then?

"Not a lightning rod".

Betancourt was a lightning rod for scorn.

Obama was a lightning rod.

-- He's not a lightning rod.

She was not a lightning rod.

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That's a lightning-rod situation".

It's kind of like a lightning-rod effect.

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