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coercive force

British

noun

a measure of the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material as expressed by the external magnetic field strength necessary to demagnetize it. Measured in amperes per metre Compare coercivity

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She emphasized that we don’t forgive for the sake of the other person, but for our own mental well-being.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

It’s not others we need to forgive for tab transgressions.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2018

I’m also sharing an office in Slate’s D.C. bureau with Will Saletan, whom I forgive for tweeting out my banter.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2015

There is one person that I will never forgive for what he did to me - the previous coach.

From BBC • May 21, 2012

Your lack of confidence in me I forgive, for I think I understand your feeling.

From The Tyranny of the Dark by Garland, Hamlin

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