tempted
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On Tuesday night, two things happened at once, and the country will be tempted to remember only one of them.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
It exists at the corner of my eye in advertisements and feeds, but I’m never tempted to look its way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
By the end, even captain Temba Bavuma had been tempted into a wild swipe to fall for 35.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
From 2020 to 2023, Stewart was tempted back to the "Star Trek" franchise, starring in the "Star Trek: Picard" television series.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Jason was tempted to remind the stupid wind god that he had spent hours outside every day waiting to be called, but he just bowed.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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