entice
Example Sentences
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Dubai has in recent years become a hive of influencers, entrepreneurs and millionaires, enticed by the business-friendly and income tax-free city and the lavish lifestyles on offer.
From Barron's
The pair refer to the increased celebrity presence at events as a "gateway" to entice casual viewers to commit fully to the sport.
From BBC
In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.
Today’s winners need to figure out how to market and price products that fly off the dollar-store shelves while also enticing higher-income shoppers.
“This performance is yet to entice Japanese investors – they’ve in fact been big sellers of local equities over the past two years,” Baker wrote.
From Barron's
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