Example Sentences

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Europe is luring them in with a variety of programs that incentivize emigration, such as the European Commission’s €1.25 billion “Choose Europe for Science” initiative.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

And Abu Dhabi’s government is luring crypto startups to set up shop in the city’s financial center by offering early financing, free office space and other perks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

In San Diego, Westfield UTC shopping is luring in players by converting a space on the property into three regulation-sized outdoor courts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Still, the tide of change is lifting all boats and as global markets falter it is luring back foreign investors who had mostly been cutting exposure during 2022, especially to sectors exposed to China' consumer.

From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2023

I can’t help but feel like the spider is luring the fly into a trap.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold