rod

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Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In its 16 years on Wall Street, the electric-vehicle maker has been a lightning rod for shareholder lawsuits and activist calls for Musk’s dismissal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Among the photos in the website is one of his father holding a fishing rod after catching a fish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Before his resignation, McSweeney became a lightning rod for discontent with Downing Street.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

With his other hand, he pulled out the red-hot iron rod and smacked it a few times with a mallet.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri