- present participle of lure.
luring
Example Sentences
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Catfishing, the tactic of luring victims into a relationship using fake images or status, comes in lots of forms.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Scammers have been exploiting the confusion, luring shipping companies to transfer substantial sums into cryptocurrency wallets they claim belongs to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Oliver Wyman’s Kenneth Chow said cheaper overseas destinations and favorable travel policies have been successful in luring Chinese consumers abroad.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
In recent years, other countries such as Ireland and Canada have added special tax incentives targeting animated projects, luring productions out of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
All I could think of was luring the chickens into the dog crate.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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