tempted
Example Sentences
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The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of others to cheat.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"One might be tempted to imagine the 'gentleman scientist' as a bygone era, but it's alive and well here in Berkeley."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
Given that clemency boards often look more favorably on applicants who acknowledge their wrongdoing and express remorse, I asked if he’d been tempted to confess.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Rather than address her son’s behavior, the mom proposed a solution: Ban sugar in the classroom so her son wouldn’t be tempted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Part of her was tempted to run, but Bob had already placed Percy in the giant’s bed, where he nearly disappeared in the wool and leather.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
