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attract

[uh-trakt] / əˈtrækt /


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“I think nightlife will thrive downtown, since bars attract people that don’t mind a little grittier atmosphere,” said Moses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Economic security will be more important, Nitithanprapas said, adding that countries will have to make themselves more secure to attract foreign direct investment.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The center is expected to attract approximately 700,000 visitors annually and be an economic engine for the city, while also potentially helping transform the surrounding lower-income neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Meanwhile, some products have been endorsed by influencers to attract younger buyers.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Helmuth twitches the left side of his mouth, the slightest smile, winks his left eye, not enough to attract guard's attention, just enough to signal Karl.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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