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tempting

[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /


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It's tempting to say we should discount such "obvious" picks for this debate, but then there's Mo Salah.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

As tempting as it is, you might want to skip letting artificial intelligence write your résumé.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

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

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

It’s tempting to ask, “What’s the point in fighting?”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

It would be tempting to invite her in, for in the depths of grief, sometimes one cannot tell the difference between illusion and reality.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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