attracted

Example Sentences

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Among the discoveries, the ant attracted the most attention.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Günter is attracted to Freud’s science of the mind because he believes that it alleviates unhappiness, but he is learning that the analyst can be distant and dictatorial, like some all-knowing but uncaring deity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The capital has attracted record numbers of tourists in recent years, many eager to sit outside drinking beer and eating street food as the city surges past.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Their rapid rise over the past 18 months has attracted a flurry of criticism from lawmakers who have questioned their economic utility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The dancing made the crowd cheer and clap, which attracted even more onlookers.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood