Example Sentences

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Despite the lures, profitability is elusive, said George Seremwe, president of the Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Australia's premier annual cultural event, which lures artists from around the world, unleashed the storm last week when it told Abdel-Fattah it did not "wish to proceed" with her appearance.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Sure, a “new year, new you” discount at the gym lures me there — but then I don’t stay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Marty lures his foes and his friends with the same ease that Chalamet draws the viewer.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

Everything was thrown together like fishing tackle in the bottom of a rowboat, hooks and sinkers and line and lures and gaffs all snarled up.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck