entice

Example Sentences

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Lendeborg told The Associated Press that the University of Kentucky had dangled between US$7 million and $9 million to entice him to transfer there in 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Over the years, it has tried to entice its audience with spinoffs like “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise” and, more recently, “The Golden Bachelor,” which features seniors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The idea is to leverage empty storefronts to build buzz and entice more shoppers to city sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Authorities have held back from mass issuing stimulus checks and have tried instead to entice shoppers with subsidies and coupons limited to certain types of purchases.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“I’ve thought of trying to entice your brother into it.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls