as in lures
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move
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Ramadan is the month that Muslims fast from food and drink from sun up to sun down in an effort to form a deeper connection with God, without the distractions of worldly temptations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
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As a result, parents have taught their children to use willpower to resist modern temptations like fast food and video games.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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During her own eighth grade trip to Washington, DC, Laymon remembers feeling deflated, after not seeing women’s stories reflected at any of the attractions in the nation’s capital.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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For families, being close to attractions means fewer meltdowns in transit and more time actually enjoying the destination.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some have looked to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s development arm for incentives.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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For brands, variable changes tied to product design and material choices could create financial incentives to reduce environmental impact.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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These materials can change shape in response to external stimuli such as heat or electricity, offering more efficient and compact actuation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The go-for-broke concept, which includes a high-tech heist, a high-speed truck chase and a massive explosion of Cheetos dust, shows the levels to which marketers must ascend to capture consumer attention in media venues that constantly offer new stimuli.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Turn-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn-ons. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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