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attract

[uh-trakt] / əˈtrækt /


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Massive investment in infrastructure, coupled with policy incentives to attract data centre builders, have earned Guizhou one of the highest debt burdens in the country.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Bond yields move inversely to prices, rising as prices fall since higher yields are needed to attract buyers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The researchers discovered that tumors attract macrophages, a type of immune cell that normally helps the body fight infections and repair damaged tissue.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear", which was declared a protected species in Svalbard in 1972.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The last thing we needed to do was attract attention for looking or acting different.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Track has been critical in his speed development, something that attracts immediate attention from college recruiters when a good 100-meter time comes out.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Among investors, one of those perennial stories is the young swashbuckling genius who comes out of nowhere, racks up gigantic gains on risky bets, attracts massive amounts of money, then crashes and burns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The government of libertarian President Javier Milei aims to use the bill to provide a legal framework that attracts investment.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The Oval is one of the world's most recognisable sporting venues, Invincibles had won five titles across men's and women's competitions and Surrey regularly attracts some of the highest attendances in the county game.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The driver, via the rear-view mirror, glances at his colleague, attracts his eye, and Duntz slightly nods, as if in tribute.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

These elder statesmen have witnessed leaders of the world’s tech, finance and real estate businesses flock to South Florida, often attracted by lower taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

The one organised hustings, external we know about, at Clacton-on-Sea's Princes Theatre, attracted 14 of the 34 candidates, and Farage did not attend.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

He first attracted attention in 2017 as Lord Buckethead, when he challenged then-prime minister Theresa May in the general election.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Noxious smoke and an influx of rats and flies attracted to rotting meat stored at the facility have tormented neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

As her reputation grew, Maria attracted a circle of young women artists eager to learn her skills.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Delta and United have been among the pioneers of segmentation in economy, and they’ve also focused on attracting richer flyers.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

UC Irvine is behind much of the growth in the city, he said, attracting highly paid researchers and startups to its research park.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

"For several years the two popes and their supporters fought for control of Rome, with Honorius retaining powerful backing from the Holy Roman Empire and attracting support elsewhere in northern Europe."

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

But it’s a Catch-22 as attracting Americans remains a priority for many businesses, because they tend to spend more and stay longer than other tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“Third,” the sphinx said, louder, and its wings opened for just one moment, a great sweep of feather and threat, and the air shook, “because it is a way of attracting food.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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