Lightning Round (not in OED?)

Mullins, Bill Bill.Mullins at US.ARMY.MIL
Fri Oct 7 17:41:41 UTC 2005


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> Is "lightning round" not in OED?
Yes, it is not in OED.


> When did this start?

I would have thought it originated with quiz shows and game shows, but
it goes back to about the turn of the century (at least) with boxing
matches.



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