as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck
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The proof is at the farmers market, where fresh asparagus, peas, rhubarb and other seasonal vegetables tempt us with their delicious potential in the kitchen.—
Victoria Caruso,
Washington Post,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Gentry’s lean frame limits his play strength, and the role fit will vary wildly depending on the scheme, but going to tempt creative coaching staffs.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Like Delta, United has thrived by luring premium customers, especially the business crowd that pays extra to reserve at the last minute, while American has struggled in attracting that highly lucrative tier.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As one of Iowa's oldest state parks, Maquoketa Caves has been luring visitors to its depths since the 1860s.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the film Queen Kelly, produced in 1928-1929, a convent girl is abducted and seduced by a prince betrothed to a mad queen, an event that drastically changes the course of her life.—
Karen Leigh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Barnes persuaded Imam and his new wife, Alice, to join the project in Steubenville, and the couple bought a house there in 2019.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In fact, his ally House Speaker Mike Johnson persuaded him to take it down.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The streamer has put a spotlight on its ability to create bespoke alliances with its programs, according to media buyers who have negotiated ad deals with the company, realizing that such offerings might entice advertisers to buy more regular commercial inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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In Mississippi, a temporary exhibit created specifically for the commemoration -- Mississippi Made -- fills a space that is routinely changed to entice visitors to return.—
GARY FIELDS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Lead on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lead%20on. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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