tempting

Example Sentences

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You can see why the island might be a tempting prize for Beijing.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Iran’s Kharg Island, which has been on Mr. Trump’s radar since the 1980s, has emerged as a tempting target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s tempting to advise investors to buy the dip.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

I tell this story as a word of caution, because it can be very tempting to treat spring cleaning as an opportunity to reorganize your kitchen entirely.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The offer was generous, and incredibly tempting, but...something still stopped her.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray