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Meanings of attracting in English

That entices.

Usage of attracting in English
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It's an international problem which is attracting attention of public health officials.
The Guardian
2
Power companies in Spain have been attracting foreign investment in past months.
Reuters
3
As well as consumer demand, other new initiatives are attracting market interest.
Reuters
4
However, its medicinal properties have been attracting more attention in recent years.
The Irish Times
5
Or is this simply a way of attracting students to a course?
Ebony
6
This time, however, her government's stance is attracting more criticism at home.
Reuters
7
Vietnam's aviation market has been growing at double-digit pace, attracting new entrants.
Reuters
8
But the problem is finding you without attracting attention from the enemy.
Brains: a zombie memoir
9
It helps that Ireland is attracting increased attention from UK private equity.
The Irish Times
10
Air pollutants from residential solid fuel combustion are attracting growing public concern.
Pubmed
11
The latter gained its strength by attracting voters from both main parties.
The Guardian
12
Ireland is acknowledged as a world leader in attracting foreign direct investment.
The Irish Times
13
He was attracting a good deal of attention, none of it favourable.
The street philosopher
14
A unique grief support programme is attracting nationwide interest, its organiser says.
Radio NZ
15
It has since gone viral, attracting thousands of likes, retweets and comments.
News.com.au
16
This is attracting millennials and experienced professionals to work in our sector.
The Irish Times
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