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bait

[beyt] / beɪt /






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“I tell people, don’t bait me into politics,” he said.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When the shark takes the bait, it triggers the satellite-linked GPS unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In recent days, that approval was granted and the higher strength bait is now available to farmers.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He probably dropped a few breadcrumbs somewhere between the first tee and the 18th tee, and you didn’t take the bait, so he finally gave up.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Then, I brushed every single sheep and rubbed their wool with mountain lion bait.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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