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tempting

[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /


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And once you notice that trick, it becomes tempting to imagine where else it might work.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

It can be tempting to launch straight into tackling the hardest task first.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

The speed of that reversal makes it tempting to see the latest ruling as a district judge thumbing her nose at the high court.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

While a cheaper, older device is tempting, springing for a more recent generation will give you more years of life.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

When the tempting aroma reached the open windows of the nursery, it brought Master Gogolev to a near breakdown.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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