temptation
Example Sentences
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Ads played with the idea of fashion as a temptation in which female consumers should indulge.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
The temptation, always, is to get to it later.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
In Lisa's view, a lack of regulation meant that escaping the temptation of instant win prizes became even harder.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
At highway speeds, the sedan’s sharp reflexes and deep reserves of squirt create significant moral temptation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
It reminded him of reaching port after a long trip at sea; the temptation was to leap from the ship and dance and run on the solid and limitless earth.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing temptation
Bridge to Terabithia
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Brown Girl Dreaming
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A Long Way from Chicago
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