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magnet

[mag-nit] / ˈmæg nɪt /




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Genoa is once again a magnet for travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

It resembles the gradual way a magnet loses its magnetism as its temperature rises.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

But he was barred after he became a magnet for anti-war sentiment, with images of long lines of his supporters published around the world.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Attendees have to put their phones and other smart devices into a pouch, which can only be opened by a magnet after the event is over.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

He meant, could Ged make the compass-needle point their way to Roke, making the magnet follow not its north but their need.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

“It looks like a parking lot full of giant Christmas presents,” said Eileen Vasko, a server at the Silver City Mountain Resort, which sells marmot caps and magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"But we can absolutely put into the supply chain a very meaningful amount of heavy rare earth elements that will produce the magnets that we domestically depend upon," he added.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Florida has become one of the world’s strongest magnets for the billionaire jet set.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

Incomes in San Francisco and San José, magnets for AI startups and major tech companies, rose more than 5% in 2025, putting them in the top 20 in terms of growth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

It’s hard to let her go, like pulling magnets apart.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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