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

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023

Attracted to the building’s idiosyncrasies, many tenants lived in the building for years, Ozsu said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022

Attracted by the playing, Gregor had ventured to advance a little further forward and his head was already in the living room.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka