lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
had lured
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past perfectof lure.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The March sales increase happened even without the benefit of the generous federal tax break that had lured EV buyers in the past.
From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026
When asked this summer why he stopped socializing with Epstein, Trump said it was because Epstein had lured away some of his staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
Police have said that several pet owners have positively identified Acosta as the man who had lured cats away from their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
Mr. Akbari’s brother said that Mr. Shamkhani had lured Mr. Akbari to Iran, insisting he must return because the government needed his security and defense expertise.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2023
It had lured him out of his old, wretched life, but it seemed that Dustfinger didn't like it anymore, he didn't know why—and Dustfinger had told him to keep watch on the prisoners.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
