attract

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Crucial to the 85-year-old developer’s strategy was to attract individuals used to dealing with anxious corporate executives and their children’s Ivy League ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"Consequently, for now, it would appear that European markets will need to work harder to attract further replacement cargoes from elsewhere if sufficient inventory is to be maintained over the summer months," it said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

So people don’t hear about the bills she actually did sign — legislation to lower energy costs, strengthen schools, make housing more affordable and attract billions in business investment to the commonwealth.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

They’ve already had one win with the ongoing construction of an $150-million El Segundo practice facility, which should open next year and serve to attract the type of stars that a Los Angeles team deserves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Vendors shouting in singsong voices to attract passersby, just the way Rani and I used to do.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman