lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
lured
Example Sentences
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According to the FBI, scammers contacted victims through social media and lured them with promises of high returns and little risk.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 14, 2026
“Min Zin was lured to China by official government organizations and entrapped by Chinese security services. The accusations against him are completely unfounded,” a State Department spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 13, 2026
It just had to be lured out into the open.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 1, 2026
He said he was lured with an invitation to a purported meeting called by Rocha.
From Barron's β Aug. 21, 2026
They were lured off the street with the promise of a hot meal, and here’s where they ended up.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
