to be come a lightning rod for criticism/charges

To have a field day: to experience a freedom from work

eclipse (v) lm lu m

By the end of the war, Americas gun making capacity eclipsed that of France and Britain
combined.

Nontheless, the bank was not an unqualified success (complete, not limited)

To be in someones camp: Many big companies were in Morgans camp

Tycoon, baron, magnate, lord: ng trm

Notwithstanding some members objections, I think we should go ahead with the plan.