lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
Example Sentences
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According to cyber-security company Malwarebytes, the fake recruiters use lures such as: "Complete your interview by installing the Indeed app" or "salary agreement available after app installation".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"We suspect during the final construction stage the spider adds a pheromone that specifically lures worker ants and induces an aggressive attack, triggering the snare," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Known as the “Danish capital of America,” the city lures in more than one million tourists a year, generating around $9 million annual in hotel and sales tax revenue, according to the New York Post.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Is the primary thought of AI’s creators to help humanity, or is that daily crowded out by other lures and considerations—power, money, wanting to win?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Frank said something about fishing lures and then asked Axel to come fishing with him over the weekend.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
