The discovery of coal in the area attracted more settlers.

The discovery of the islands attracted British and American sealers.

Often there are discoveries which lead nowhere and do not attract much, or indeed any attention.

The discovery of this superfast spinning neutron star attracted great international attention.

The discovery of gold in 1863 attracted further development, including settlements and ranches.

The discovery of the burnt-out helicopter attracted considerable international attention.

The discovery of oil in the north of the state attracted foreign firms, which brought machinery needed for its extraction.

This discovery attracted miners from all over Brazil and the little town grew rapidly.

The discovery and the manuscripts attract an interest from several sources.

"Such a discovery would surely attract the Dragon Court."