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as in enticing
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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Recent Examples of attracting
Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In 2024, a small number of migrants from Southeast Asian countries also reached the Spanish archipelago, raising concerns that the deadly route, far from deterring them, could be attracting migrants from other continents.
—Miguel MacIas, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
With more people prioritizing purpose over paychecks, organizations are realizing that clear communication about mission and values is essential for attracting and retaining talent.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
This hotbed of charme is attracting an increasingly younger crop of dancers, who are keeping the scene alive — and transforming it in surprising ways.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Arguments In Favor Of H-1B Visas H-1B visas are critical for attracting global talent, who can help drive innovation and keep American companies at the forefront of their industries.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This perspective has gained traction among those who view the H-1B visa as a tool for wage suppression and outsourcing, rather than a means of attracting global talent to drive innovation and economic growth.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Though more may have been infected without attracting the attention of owners or veterinarians, the ones that did often suffered terrible neurological symptoms like tremors, seizures and blindness.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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This collaboration bridged industries, generating buzz and attracting high-net-worth buyers.
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
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Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.—
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An otherwise entertaining year became quite messy in the final stages and ended on a sour note.—
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Comments Murder is the final course during a state dinner with foreign dignitaries on The Residence, a deliciously entertaining new murder mystery from Shondaland.—
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Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.—
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.—
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
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The sterling silver pendant features a sculpted paw print glistening with alluring enhanced black diamonds.—
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
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But now Collider has gotten some enlightening details out of Giamatti himself.—
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Just viewing hockey and kind of what goes into the day to day of coaching has been very eye-opening and enlightening and very constructive for me.—
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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