- present participle of attract.
attracting
Example Sentences
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It is undeniable that Musk is exemplary at attracting capital and contracts for his company through his power and influence.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
But perhaps not the best advert for attracting long term foreign investment.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The state’s growth is being bolstered by many local companies that are attracting and spending hundreds of billions of dollars in the race to build the software and infrastructure needed for AI.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Best-in-class offices in top markets like Manhattan are leasing and attracting capital, while lower-quality assets in weaker markets face accelerating valuation pressure.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
He had patches of honey on his shirt, which were attracting a horde of flies and causing him to swat incessantly.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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