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‘A pull can be magnetic.’

[⟨det pull.n⟩ magnetic.a]

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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Many times throughout the afternoon I felt a magnetic pull to the center of the circles as though the drums were calling me, ordering me to to join.
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In Wikipedia:

Back on the station, the evacuation is underway when the station is itself caught in the Red Moon’s magnetic pull.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The SMR system uses magnetic pull to create the resistance in your workout, for powerful, yet quiet resistance.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

They have a magnetic pull and at the same time they can irk each other.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

So I resigned myself to that knowing negativity, all the while hoping I’d someday land in an alternate universe where having the cooking house – as opposed to the Wii house / swimming house / snack house with its magnetic pull of Costco tubs of Swedish fish and rec room refrigerators stocked with Coke – would actually be cool.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

(Again I blame my wife and daughter for so much boob tube but I cannot resist it’s magnetic pull).
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Roll – back dial magnetic pull – off thickness gauge.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

She was by no means perfect, feeling a strong magnetic pull to the pasture as we rode by, but our discussions were much quieter than in the past.
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In the British National Corpus:

Every day of the year, all over the world, governments work to control and manage the flows of migrants that wars, disasters, and, above all, the magnetic pull of centres of economic and cultural power, keep in constant motion.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Once upon a summers night Woven in the threads of destiny The cool breeze spun the leaves As the moonlight shone through the trees Stars so bright, the water shone back Cascading falls sound nearby The rocky beach a perfect spot To hear a perching brown owl’s cry Fish swimming at one’s toes Water warmed by a day of harsh sun Not yet cool enough to cause a chill Even though the night had not just begun Water reflecting the light from the sky Her skin glowed like a constellation Their eyes locked in to position Him giving her a silent invitation She already planned to crash the soiree But let him lead her into their stance Nothing is what one would gain Without taking such a chance So much energy in area that surrounds Supernatural forces the only explanation The magnetic pull that brought them here Is well worth the confrontation As their lips touch The spark ignites in both souls The fire is raging in his eyes Taking away all the darkness she knows And then….
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The man was a bore.), searching the room as calmly and subtly as she dared, searching for a flash of brunette, the magnetic pull of luminous brown eyes, the splash of red against full lips.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

She has a magnetic pull.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Jeremy Hill wrote an interesting post today on Here’s a quick excerpt Building on yesterday’s post about ways to find your way without relying heavily on the typical maps and directions – today I thought about an interface that activated a sense of magnetic pull – with haptics.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The good Guardian angels will make a 10 second magnetic pull to Crater Opelt then wil…
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Winding streets full of old homes, foggy weather, the magnetic pull of history and charm.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Passed the Myrtle – Willoughby stop and felt a magnetic pull toward the door.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

We found one of the three remaining spots in the field we were directed to, pulled in between a Lexus and Geo, and began walking, then walking a little faster: magnetic pull towards where people were gathering.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Libra (9 / 23–10 / 22) You will feel a magnetic pull towards a person who you’ve never met before – resist the urge to follow this person wherever they go, but do keep an eye on them…
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

But the magnetic pull of the old mining town drew him back.
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Queried on 2013-05-23.