temptation
Example Sentences
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The temptation, always, is to get to it later.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
In Lisa's view, a lack of regulation meant that escaping the temptation of instant win prizes became even harder.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The ease of cheating has created a growing temptation, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The temptation for that taking center stage in the South of France remains, however.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I know what I’m supposed to do next—I’m supposed to release the splendor back into the earth—but I can’t resist the temptation to hold on to it just a little longer.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing temptation
Bridge to Terabithia
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Brown Girl Dreaming
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A Long Way from Chicago
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