- present participle of attract.
attracting
Example Sentences
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It is undeniable that Musk is exemplary at attracting capital and contracts for his company through his power and influence.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“Our recovery depends on creating opportunity through jobs, thriving small businesses, and attracting investment—not making it harder for employers to grow here,” the mayor said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Fujimori supports neoliberal policies, property rights and attracting US investment.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The state’s growth is being bolstered by many local companies that are attracting and spending hundreds of billions of dollars in the race to build the software and infrastructure needed for AI.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The change in the berries’ color serves as a signal attracting birds like thrushes to pluck the berries and fly off, eventually to spit out or defecate the seeds.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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