- present participle of attract.
attracting
Example Sentences
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It struck me that the case was attracting a great deal of attention, but I shouldn't have been surprised.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Chief Executive Chris Rogers said that the company’s growth has meaningfully picked up over the last three quarters, and that it is attracting more customers across its platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Once you start attracting talent, business follows talent and you get the virtuous cycle of growth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Artwork by the creator of Bagpuss has sold at auction for more than £400,000, attracting bidders from around the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Vagabonds with a bit of cash could travel toward China without attracting attention.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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