attracted

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He said the government had made “tens of billions of dollars” from the Intel deal, and that the government’s backing of the company had attracted important partners to Intel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Markel has attracted an activist investor, Jana Partners, which took a Markel holding in late 2024 that is now under 1%.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The post attracted hundreds of shares in under 24 hours, along with comments of praise from all over the world and even caught the attention of Sir David himself.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But that growth attracted competition; retailers expanded their shelf space, particularly at club chains, which account for more than 40% of BellRing’s sales, she noted.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“Why is that particular section so breathtaking? Why do we not find ourselves attracted to some calmer or more pleasing one?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt