tempted
Example Sentences
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Yet even when corporate boards are tempted to draw a line between an executive’s personal issues and their professional capabilities, “you can’t divorce them,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Jacob said: "I think if you were to buy a suit from a shop you'd be tempted to go with more of a safe option whereas with this, you're forced to try other things."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Or could they be tempted by the huge profit to be made if they sell the rest of their stake to Bezos's group?
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
And you shouldn't be tempted to try using sunglasses or dark goggles instead.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Despite his promotion of Fischer Random and his rejection of and scorn for the “old chess,” he still played over games, tempted by the action of contemporary tournaments and matches.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
