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magnetic force

American  
[mag-net-ik fawrs] / mægˈnɛt ɪk ˈfɔrs /

noun

  • magnetic forces
    plural
  1. Physics. the force of attraction or repulsion between electric currents, electrically charged particles, or magnetic poles.

  2. Informal. magnetism.


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All are drawn together by the magnetic force of Ms. O’Farrell’s characters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

It’s also where parental love across parallel timelines carries an undeniable magnetic force.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024

Rant to those few who still seem to have their front bumper drawn up to the car in front of them as if by an irresistible magnetic force no matter the driving conditions.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

Sunspots are darker, cooler areas on the sun’s surface where magnetic force is significantly higher than elsewhere on the sun.

From National Geographic ● Dec. 1, 2023

The magnetic force makes a comeback, this time repelling the Obayifo away from us.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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