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also loadstones
as in magnets
something that attracts interest
the young woman's wealth unfortunately made her a lodestone for fortune hunters
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Noun
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The 200+200 giga-electron volt proton-proton collider was designed to use advanced superconducting magnets cooled by a massive helium refrigeration system to produce high-energy collisions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Additionally, the iPhone 17 series supports Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging solution, while the Galaxy 26 line lacks magnets.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Galacticoaster is the centerpiece of Lego Galaxy, which also includes two smaller outdoor attractions, a vintage-style shoot-’em-up video game and a play area for little ones.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carnival rides, midway attractions and agricultural demonstrations soon became staples.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Lodestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestones. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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