He frequently visited the theatre, where his presence attracted prodigious throngs of persons, all eager to see and applaud him.

Still, the place attracts dense throngs of 20- and 30-somethings, and the festive vibe is contagious.

It's an unnatural mode for presenting - and listening to - opera, but it attracts large throngs.

This hostelry, for years a central spot near Broadway, never failed to attract throngs of evening visitors.

Ever since 1957, the biannual Canton Trade Fair has attracted throngs of international business people.

Another man, with a singsong voice that attracted throngs to his booth, sold meat pies.

In recent years the festival has attracted throngs to the small neighborhood, so much so that last year's event caused a number of problems.

He said the party, an annual gathering on a tree-lined street of single-family houses, usually attracted throngs of people, including more than 100 last night.

The King byline alone attracts throngs whatever the reviewers may say or fail to say.

Christmas parties at the city's big hotels, originally aimed at foreigners, now attract throngs of Turks.