magnet

Example Sentences

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"The raindrops acted like little sponges or magnets, collecting whatever was in the air as they fell, which is why residents observed what's being described as 'black rain'," explained Deoras.

From BBC

Samsara Eco plans to focus initially on rare earths such as neodymium and dysprosium, which are used as alloys in magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher prices in Asia will act like a magnet drawing supplies from other parts of the world.

From Barron's

By far the biggest factor in admission, however, is whether an applicant has matriculated from another magnet school and how long an applicant has been on the waiting list for a magnet school.

From Salon

Blue Owl in particular “seems to have become a magnet for bad press in recent weeks,” Kotowski said.

From Barron's