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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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China says the export control does not affect commercial goods, but trade data show exports of rare earths magnets from China have declined since.
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These materials are key ingredients in high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles, defense technologies, high-tech computing hardware, and renewable energy solutions.
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.
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Nowhere is that more visible than Krome Avenue, a road once known more for its nearby prisons than its family-friendly farm attractions.
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“Lodestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestones. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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