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

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

“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

It is a beautiful winter's day in central London, with plenty of festive attractions open to tempt visitors and tourists.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

You don’t tempt fate, you ignore it completely.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee