electroweak force

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A hypothetical force postulated to explain both the electromagnetic force and the weak nuclear force as two aspects of a single force.

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Shortly after dawn, there was another outbreak of deadly force.
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The Goliath wouldn't answer; the Dublin said the force was coming off, and we could not get into touch with the soldiers at all.
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For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.
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But you are mistaken in thinking the force west consists of the entire Merrill Horse.
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In the time of destruction they shall pour out their force: and they shall appease the wrath of him that made them.
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