bait
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The uptick in digital heteropessimism Taylor references exists largely thanks to algorithm-driven platforms where gendered trash-talking of any kind is pure, uncut engagement bait.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
When the shark takes the bait, it triggers the satellite-linked GPS unit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
He probably dropped a few breadcrumbs somewhere between the first tee and the 18th tee, and you didn’t take the bait, so he finally gave up.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Jacob Elordi, off of an Oscar nomination, is the most obvious ‘Euphoria’ bait, and I hope voters give grizzled veteran Sam Elliott his due for a memorable ‘Landman’ arc.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“What are you up to, Skiffy? This bait for your dad or what? Heard you fixed the Mary Rose, is that it? He finally getting back into it, is he?”
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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