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  • past participle of lure.
  • past tense form of lure.

lured



ADJECTIVE
induced
Synonyms
STRONG
cajoled convinced






Example Sentences

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Lured by its big, tech-savvy population, Google and other giants are sinking tens of billions into the Indian market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Lured as well by its beautiful vistas and laid-back lifestyle, foreign workers had flocked to Lahaina from all over the world.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

Lured by signs of improving governance and better shareholder returns at many companies in the world's third-largest economy, big investors - including the likes of Warren Buffett - have piled into Japanese equities this year.

From Reuters • Jul. 13, 2023

Lured by the promise of financial security, her friends were leaving for cities such as Minneapolis and Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Lured by the Westing house, they stood at their side windows scoffing at the danger, daring to dream.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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