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There have been moments in history when the Kingdom of Heaven has been thundering at our doors, when mankind has at best only feebly responded and at worst has utterly failed to seize the opportunity.

From Time Magazine Archive

Finally, Ben Smith sees what Author Ellin's cluttered symbolism has been thundering about all along: U.S. commerce and Santo Stefano cruelty are all of a piece.

From Time Magazine Archive

On every other the water has been falling down in one continual sheet, and it has been thundering and lightening every day and night.

From The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 by Hogarth, Georgina

All through this Epistle he has been thundering and lightning against the disputers of this apostolic authority.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. by Maclaren, Alexander