lured
Example Sentences
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Det Supt Gareth Gilbert told me children as young as 10 were being lured into gangs, making it even more vital that officers intervene early.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After being released last year, he took to the sea again, lured by the promise of more money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
According to the FBI, scammers contacted victims through social media and lured them with promises of high returns and little risk.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The average foreigner targeted by recruiters working for Russia is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", she said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
He wasn’t going to be lured off, even by the tasty prospect of eating some heroes.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
