temptation
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“He has resisted that temptation so far,” O’Hanlon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
But it’s precisely that experience, and that of my wife, who was an actual world-class athlete, that helps me resist the temptation to go the path of data overload with our two daughters.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
She added that there was a temptation to look at the Sun through the cloud but even that could harm the eyes.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
"If a winemaker receives a multi-million-euro offer for their buildings and facilities today, the temptation to give up the business is immense," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
It was horrible beyond belief—sweet, sickly and pungent—so that they did not fed the least wish to swallow a particle of it The real temptation was, to run away.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
AI poses temptations to isolate, but it can also be shaped to strengthen human bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The beloved Minneapolis bakery is famous for its oversized, gooey cinnamon rolls, but there are plenty of other temptations on display, including caramel pecan buns, sticky buns and seasonal specialties.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The scams include fraudulent invoices, advance-fee fraud, overpayment scams, fictional prizewinnings, no-risk investment temptations, fake charities, shipping scams, prepaid shipping-label scams, package-rerouting scams and phony job opportunities.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
John says that if released prisoners can get past the temptations of the first few days, adjusting to life outside, they'll have a better chance of staying out for longer.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
As a celebrity himself, Elisha understood Maggie’s life on tour, and the many temptations put in her path.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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