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as in lures
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game
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as in temptations
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival
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Noun
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There are those participants who safeguard their humanity amid such high stakes (like Cooper Hoffman's Garraty and David Jonsson's McVries) and those who succumb to the temptations of the game (like Charlie Plummer's Barkovitch).—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Can his heirs and those controlling the interests of the foundation resist the inevitable temptations that will be put before them?—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gozo, Malta Just a short ferry ride away from Malta’s main island, Gozo offers the perfect blend of charming scenery and fascinating historic attractions—and for a glimpse into the region’s distant past, Ġgantija is the perfect destination.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the new coaster, Pigeon Forge is a family paradise thanks to an incredible mix of attractions for every age.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Green technologies may qualify for financial incentives.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the past few decades market mechanisms and financial incentives to address deforestation have been implemented, notably in regions with high rates of deforestation through jurisdictional REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) programs.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Allurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allurements. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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