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Attracted by the promise of religious liberty and commercial opportunities, Jews comprised about 30% of the 2,000 or so Europeans on St. Eustatius in the late 18th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Attracted by a weak yen, they splashed out the equivalent of $3.7 billion in the third quarter.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Attracted to Fujiwara, Cecily also believed in his vision for “a world in which Asians could determine their own future.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Attracted to her fierce vitality, a goddess begins speaking to and through the determined little girl.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023

Attracted by his cries, Nathan had come up, now he called to me.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya