bait

Example Sentences

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In each and every instance, the players refused to take the bait.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

But Kim has so far refused to take the bait.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

While her role in “Sentimental Value” is certainly more aligned with conventional Oscar bait, Fanning’s performance in “Predator: Badlands” only makes her Academy-recognized work in the former more fascinating.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Olive and other experts further note that this freshwater would have likely flushed sewage and nutrients into the sea, thus drawing in bait fish and, in turn, sharks.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"Everyone uses mussels for bait in Norway. And if we didn't catch any fish, we would boil the mussels in a saucepan and eat those."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl