temptation
Example Sentences
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Constitutional amendments exist precisely to restrain political actors when temptation is greatest.
On Valentine's Day, there's the temptation to believe that somewhere out there is "The One": a soulmate, a perfect match, the person you were meant to be with.
From BBC
I’m struck by how sad she looks, but I resist the temptation to comfort her.
From Literature
Kudos to you on prioritizing retirement savings and not letting the temptations of high salaries and lifestyle spending deter you from thinking about your and your wife’s futures.
From MarketWatch
Even so, there will always be a temptation for companies to employ fewer people and get them to work for longer.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
