tempt

Example Sentences

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Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. have competing routes via pipeline, and our fees may tempt them to expand the operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

What could tempt Japanese companies to bring money back home is this year’s spectacular gains in Japanese stocks.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“Will the community retain its artistic elements, horse properties, trails, rural feel, and architectural heritage even as property values arise and the economic benefits of more density and hillside development tempt builders and political entities?”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Only a couple of compact cars sell for less than $15,000, and a robust vehicle-financing market may tempt many buyers to overextend themselves for pricier cars, with term loans creeping above five years.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

How he followed the beckoning vision into the darkness despite Horatio’s warning that it might tempt him to madness.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein