luring

Example Sentences

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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

Arena was also successful in luring former German World Cup player Timo Werner to San José, signing him to a multiyear contract worth a reported $5.4 million a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

These are messages sent to mobile phones luring people to websites that prompt them to provide confidential personal details, including account names and passwords.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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