tempt
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While not trying to become Labour leader herself, West had hoped to tempt others to launch a bid.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The teenager tossed one up to tempt opener Georgia Plimmer into hitting to mid-off for 20 in her second over and in her last had Green caught at long-on.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
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
Indian stocks, still at higher multiples than emerging market peers, need to fall by 20% to tempt global investors back, Budaghyan estimates.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Cassiopeia swept up crumbs and leftover crusts of bread from the breakfast tray and tied them snugly in a linen square; with these she would tempt the birds close enough to be recognized.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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