lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
was luring
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past progressiveof lure.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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In December, the company said it was luring more business from enterprise companies as a result of its AI efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
In September, Kenyan police said they had broken up a suspected "trafficking syndicate" that they said was luring Kenyans with job offers, but sending them to fight in Ukraine.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Elway’s biggest success was luring Manning to Denver for the second chapter of his storied career in 2012.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
It felt as though she was luring an unsuspecting witness to facilitate his own arrest.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2022
His older brother, Ernie, was luring the mutt to a cleaner spot in the yard with a big pot of leftover chicken, bacon, grits, greens, and whatever else was for doggy breakfast.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
