attract

Example Sentences

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Arcades -- seen in the 1970s and 1980s as dark, male-dominated places linked to crime -- "tried to attract a new audience" of women and families, Bottos said.

From Barron's

Last year the Santa Anita Derby attracted only five entries, which reduced the number of Kentucky Derby qualifying points available in the race.

From Los Angeles Times

In his speeches, he promises "work and more work" for Hondurans, to develop infrastructure, and to attract investments to generate employment.

From Barron's

Supporters said clearer jurisdictional lines between regulators would reduce legal uncertainty, encourage greater institutional participation and attract more capital into the market.

From MarketWatch

As one of the few public holidays it was a chance for teams to attract big crowds, which was made easier with public transport running.

From BBC