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temptation

[temp-tey-shuhn] / tɛmpˈteɪ ʃən /


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But "the temptation to declare vacancy will always be there," political scientist Fernando Tuesta told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While both these approaches would almost certainly run afoul of labor laws, the new tax law has introduced a temptation that simply wasn’t there before.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts have praised the reinsurer for resisting the temptation to add new business at the expense of profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Ibsen admits the amount of FPL content he consumed "grew more and more" as the season went on, but says he resisted the temptation to turn to AI for help.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Although it is, as I say, a temptation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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