tempting

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America’s current structural weakness against supply disruptions impairs its geopolitical position and gives U.S. adversaries a tempting target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It would be tempting to go all in on a smorgasbord of '90s and early '00s bold prints and baggy jerseys, or late '80s designs that have reappeared as lifestyle staples.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That makes bonds a lot more tempting than they were before the war began in February, and the 10-year yield was below 4%.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

That can create tempting opportunities for people with nonpublic knowledge to make profitable bets at the expense of less-informed traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I knew what he wanted me to say and it was tempting to say it, but I also didn’t want to lie to him.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam