- present participle of attract.
attracting
Example Sentences
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It’s damaging to the financial-services industry, tech, and other fields where attracting global talent is crucial.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 14, 2026
Aside from attracting the attention of several passers-by, Kulis said the use of robots was meant to show their existing capabilities and thereby, the urgency of the situation.
From Barron's β Sep. 7, 2026
Larger flowers may improve a plant's chances of attracting pollinators, while flowering earlier can help plants respond to changing environmental conditions.
From Science Daily β Sep. 4, 2026
Colbert was replaced by “Comics Unleashed” which is attracting about a third of the “Late Show” audience which was just over 2 million viewers.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 3, 2026
Philadelphia was certainly a place where a young African American woman could go about her business without attracting much notice.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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