tempting

Example Sentences

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“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

To forget the bitterest chapters of our personal histories can be overwhelmingly tempting when there’s so much to deal with, right in front of us.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

If his investments were to return10% a year before inflation, claiming benefits early and investing the payments would be a tempting prospect.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

He has also posted videos tempting customers with images of luxury in London, and testimonies from apparently satisfied customers who have already made the journey to the UK.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The rest of the Passover meal was tempting, but Hannah had eaten so much at Rosemary’s, she only picked at her food.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen