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magnet

[mag-nit] / ˈmæg nɪt /




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Friday is the deadline for parents — many weighing public vs. private education — to accept or decline offers via the district’s enrollment lottery system for its vaunted magnet schools and other programs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The place has been a magnet for families like hers with small children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Emirate has positioned itself as a magnet for global talent and the wealthy, seeing an influx of millionaires since the pandemic.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Moreover, the importance of the compass in navigation meant that the magnet was bound to be a subject of discussion.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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