tempting
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"Sometimes a ban makes things worse. Protesting is a right -- it's like with children, when you forbid something, it becomes even more tempting," one employee remarked to AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
If you find yourself with money troubles, it can be tempting to seize any opportunity to get things back on track.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It’s a tempting comparison to make, but you’re not comparing apples to apples.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
In the sneaker business, it can be tempting for fast-moving brands to flood the market with shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
It would be tempting to invite her in, for in the depths of grief, sometimes one cannot tell the difference between illusion and reality.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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