- present participle of attract.
attracting
Example Sentences
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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
He said cities have created so many jobs that they don’t have enough residents to fill them, attracting many people from outside the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Cambridge United's director of football says the cost of property in the city is "an issue" when it comes to attracting players.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held August 28, 1963, attracting as many as three hundred thousand people to the nations capital.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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