lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
has lured
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present perfectof lure (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Saudi Pro League has lured many high-profile players in recent years - most notably Cristiano Ronaldo - by offering lucrative contracts and paying substantial transfer fees.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
“Drew has lured me to some pretty bad movies ’cause his poster was so great,” said Erik Sharkey, the director of “Drew: The Man Behind the Poster.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
Since the rival league was launched in June 2022, LIV has lured several prominent players and major champions such as Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
Big money and creative freedom offered by streaming companies has lured away name brand producers away such as Shonda Rhimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
If it ain't Peachy Williams that has lured you from home, then it's some one else.
From The Loves of Ambrose by Margaret Vandercook
