bait
Example Sentences
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England flourished against Croatia because Zlatko Dalic's side took the bait and pressed from the front.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Several analysts say at least one issue that France has put on the table for discussion may bait Trump's interest: trade relations with China.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
“We’re not pulling a bait and switch on you,” Hoover told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The uptick in digital heteropessimism Taylor references exists largely thanks to algorithm-driven platforms where gendered trash-talking of any kind is pure, uncut engagement bait.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Anyhow, I’ll load on, fire up the outboard, go down creek to the harbor, fetch a bucket of bait from Dev Murphy, then off again to wherever I’m setting traps.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"Yet Do I Marvel" by Countee Cullen
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