lure
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Investors fear that perps may lure retail investors away from short-dated options and other adrenaline-fueled bets that have been a key revenue driver for the traditional exchanges in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"My job was to lure them in and convince them to invest," said Jon, adding that he sometimes felt "proud" of the job he did.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
On top of the lure of a historic franchise and the celebrity fixtures of MSG, an investor class flush with years of stock-market gains is boosting prices as high as six figures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The big screen lure of the Backrooms reflects the online rise of a very particular fear: the idea of a liminal - or transitional - space.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I warn Ronan, “Be careful. She may have a lure or hook on that thing.”
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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