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

The geopolitical squeeze between the U.S. and China is focusing politicians’ minds, while the past year’s equity outperformance could entice savers off the sidelines.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The automaker hopes new technology will entice customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

“Before you go, Antain. Why don’t you do us a favor, since we cannot entice you to apply your clever hands to the making of beautiful things, no matter how many times we ask?”

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill