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magnet

[mag-nit] / ˈmæg nɪt /




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At the same time, the three-pronged gluon junction could behave somewhat like a Y-shaped magnet, drawing in three newly created quarks from the vacuum and producing a new baryon.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar molecule in the body and is known as a "moisture magnet" as it grabs hold of water.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Garcha also must compete for students with independently operated charter schools and popular district magnet schools.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

South Africa, the continent's wealthiest nation, has long been a magnet for migrants from elsewhere on the continent.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

As I approached, their heads snapped around like I was a magnet, and the god in the middle raised his head and glared at me.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

“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

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

Rare earth elements are essential for displays, magnets, and other functional materials that play an important role in the transition to a more sustainable society.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

“I had a dream that was us and somebody drove up with one of those giant crane magnets from the car wrecking yards.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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