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irresistible

[ir-i-zis-tuh-buhl] / ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl /


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After almost quadrupling from May 2025, the temptation to book profits had become irresistible.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Norway's irresistible force of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland comes up against Brazil's immovable object in the shape of Arsenal defender Gabriel in New York New Jersey Stadium.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

We are more than halfway through the North American installment of Gianni Infantino’s bedazzled global soccer smorgasbord, and even the ball-deflating soccer grinches among us must confess the action’s been…fairly irresistible.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

But one, known as “Wedges,” published 22 years ago by researchers at Princeton University, told an irresistible story.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

“This way, my lady,” Old Timothy’s voice took on an irresistible cooing tone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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