entice
verb (used with object)
enticed
Example Sentences
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Fleurijean had initially come to Springfield enticed by a recruitment bonus from Amazon.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
That question has taken on added significance for investors enticed by Treasury yields at multidecade highs, even if a successful 10-year note auction Wednesday momentarily cooled the feverish market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Authorities enticed companies with comprehensive financial, tax and employment support packages -- some were offered three‑year tax exemptions and 10 years of free rent.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Ma was enticed by a promise of quick returns and encouraged by what seemed like trappings of success, he said in an interview: Nguyen wore Chanel sunglasses, dressed in designer clothes and drove a Tesla.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
His parody of sorrow brought its usual reprieve: the man laughed and patted the bony head, then enticed him down with the promise of a run.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
