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

In Ada Louise Huxtable’s architecture writing, buildings whirl off their footings and built interiors entice us to dance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

For her window display at the new Toast store in West Hollywood, artist Kyna Payawal wanted to entice pedestrians to stay and linger.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Authorities have held back from mass issuing stimulus checks and have tried instead to entice shoppers with subsidies and coupons limited to certain types of purchases.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“I made brownies,” Kate chimed sweetly, trying to entice me to have dinner with them.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings