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tempting

[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /


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"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 generalize from this study’s findings to conclude that any retirement investment that reduces financial anxiety and stress should have the same effect on longevity as a lifetime annuity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

It’s tempting to see their predicament as our own.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

It is tempting to conclude the better performance is all due to that special deal.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

It is tempting to think of this as some kind of giant continent-sized car crash, but of course it happened with imperceptible slowness.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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