luring

Example Sentences

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A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Catfishing, the tactic of luring victims into a relationship using fake images or status, comes in lots of forms.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Small-business owners buzzed customers in through locked doors and, at closing time, rolled down metal security gates, luring graffiti vandals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In recent years, other countries such as Ireland and Canada have added special tax incentives targeting animated projects, luring productions out of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It felt as though the maze were luring him into a false sense of security.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling