variants
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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Medical professionals warn that ingesting magnets can lead to serious consequences such as pressure necrosis, perforation, obstruction, fistula and sepsis.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Using magnets instead of steam to power the ship’s catapults gives the Ford the ability to launch aircraft faster and with heavier weapons and more fuel, increasing the range and lethality of its fighter jets.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lodestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestones. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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