tempting

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That makes bonds a lot more tempting than they were before the war began in February, and the 10-year yield was below 4%.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

That can create tempting opportunities for people with nonpublic knowledge to make profitable bets at the expense of less-informed traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It’s tempting to think the small brands are selling out.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

If his investments were to return10% a year before inflation, claiming benefits early and investing the payments would be a tempting prospect.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Then he tried a coffee can with a money slot in its plastic lid, which also proved too tempting.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt