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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 by a better price and shinier features, Riverside, Inyo and Monterey counties made the switch to Genasys after spending about a year testing, debugging and training staff on the software.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025

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 the promise of quick returns, astronomical wealth and an industry that isn’t controlled by the financial establishment, many retail investors bought newly created digital currencies or stakes in funds that held these assets.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2022

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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