inducement
Example Sentences
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The second reason to think Mr. Putin might be attracted by economic inducements is that he wants more money himself.
The California Interscholastic Federation bars students from “accepting material or financial inducement” to compete for a school “regardless of the source.”
Ultimately, one suspects Perkins views Liz’s dilemma as little more than an excuse to construct a fun exercise in nightmare inducement that possesses the same craftsmanship that Malcolm clearly put into his swanky cabin.
From Los Angeles Times
Under the International Religious Freedom Act, designating a country of particular concern can trigger sanctions and other U.S. inducements to address religious persecution.
Sliwa, 71, insisted he would not bow to inducements he alleged were arranged by Cuomo -- who denies the claim -- to quit the race, like lucrative jobs with fat salaries and a driver.
From Barron's
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