tempting

Example Sentences

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Tempting as it is to say yes, I must disagree.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

Tempting as it is to treat Musk like a unique antagonist to the news media, he is just another uncreative tech titan in this arena.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2024

Tempting, of course, to dismiss him as a troll that no one takes seriously.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023

Tempting as it is to view the two theories as equal rivals, battling for control of the narrative, some disagree.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Tempting, but haven't got a �5 note to send.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, February 25, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir