as in to entice
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Backed by nearly $180 billion in venture capital and rapid growth in AI, fintech, and health tech, the sector is expanding New York’s tax base, attracting top talent, and fueling long-term economic growth.
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Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
The professor said that one of the main reasons for its early demise was difficulty in attracting Karankawa Native Americans to the mission.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Bad Bitch Book Club’s annual summer retreat attracts hundreds of people for a weekend of reading and socializing.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Downtown leaders are hoping to attract more people like Anderson — 20,000 more, to be exact, if the Downtown Alliance’s long-term strategy comes to fruition.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Similar to fellow Arsenal summer signing Eberechi Eze — another keen chess player — the assumption would be that the skills taken from the board game have helped Zubimendi be a step ahead in enticing and then bypassing opposition players.—
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The algorithm, the Reddit user claimed, would save the higher-paying orders for casual drivers to entice them to use the app.—
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The one who interests me most is midfielder Ruben Neves.—
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Check for special events and workshops that might interest your guests and transform a museum visit into a more engaging experience.—
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“Attract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attract. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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