entice
verb (used with object)
was enticing
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past progressiveof entice.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Asked if he was leaning toward acquiring a quarterback he had worked with in the past, McVay said the scenario was enticing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
The aroma was enticing, just like any filet cooked in butter would be.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Getting a full-body workout with a set of $20 elastic bands was enticing, since I lack the budget or space for fancy fitness equipment.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2022
Murphy also fielded offers from Big Ten programs, and the opportunity to play games closer to home was enticing.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2022
Like the girls at school, they were off gluten one week only to suddenly be on it again if the meal was enticing enough.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
