tempting

Example Sentences

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It is tempting to call 3%, or even 4%, the new 2%, as some Fed watchers have snidely asserted.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s very tempting to open new credit cards to ease that burden. But from my past mistakes, I know it makes things worse in the end.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It’s tempting to think the small brands are selling out.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Graeme Reynolds, director of insurance at the FCA, said that "tight budgets make cheap offers tempting – and scammers take advantage of that".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The stew was mighty tempting, though, and I carefully backed off the porch.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson