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Family package holidays to destinations like Dubai and Egypt are cheaper this summer than last as tour operators cut prices to tempt people back.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The only thing that would tempt me back into management would be lightning striking for a third time — to see James, to see Linda, then to see somebody comparably brilliant, which I occasionally do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

The menu is designed for sharing, though a few dishes may tempt you to keep them to yourself.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

More recently, another Hollywood offer did tempt her, but she ultimately passed.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

It is never wise to tempt the dragons.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Wigler noted that the promise of hitting goals fast with AI tempts tech start-up teams already prone to long workdays to lose track of time and stay on the job even deeper into the night.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

But this is a delicate business, and the administration tempts chaos unless it learns to exercise its power with a lot more finesse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

The sunk-cost fallacy tempts people to pay escalating premiums because they’ve paid for so long.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 15, 2025

“Because it always tempts you to do something you think you can do.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

“Look, not even the thought of food tempts them,” Gitl said.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

Because “Romería” is a coming-of-age story, Marina will be tempted by cute boys; she’ll also begin to display a rebellious streak.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Firefighters or land managers with exclusive information about a fire’s behavior or an agency’s firefighting plans could even be tempted to bet on a fire, which would be considered insider trading.

From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026

But do not be tempted to cover a pram or pushchair with a muslin cloth or blanket - even if it's in the shade - because it can stop airflow and get too hot.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Early in the book, in a passage I’m tempted to think he forgot to cut, he makes the point that religious questions often involve hidden complexities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Because the all-day task of pushing buttons was boring, I was tempted to chitchat, but Miss Buckner’s warning not to fraternize with the patrons stayed fresh in my mind.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

"Given that the peak of this barrage coincides with a period of widespread cooling and major shifts in our biosphere, it is tempting to suggest that the former produced the latter," Bottke said.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

It’s tempting to think that if the Swans were shopping in 2026, they’d be longing to once again hear the friendly tones of an L.L.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

It is very tempting to look ahead at who we might face in our semi-final - either Argentina or Switzerland - but we have got to get past Norway first.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

I know it’s tempting to hold on to points, but if you are truly trying to get out of debt, it might serve you better to use them.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Fearful of the consequences if she showed her ravenous hunger, Kira willed herself to nibble at the tempting meal.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry