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āinga mōtohe
irresistible force
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He Tautuhinga
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Definition
He tōpana kaha e kawe ana i tētahi mea ki mua ahakoa ngā tōpana ātete.
A strong and compelling power to carry things forward despite opposing forces.
He Tauira
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Example
Ko te āinga mōtohe o te ngaru i tōia ai te waka ki uta.
The irresistible force of the wave pulled the canoe ashore.