tempted

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While wife Erica gently douses rumors, Sean McVay, Les Snead, Cooper Kupp and others hint that Aaron Donald is tempted to unretire and return to the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In Luke 4, Jesus spends 40 days fasting in the desert, where he is relentlessly tempted by the devil.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Investors tempted to jump on the surging yields available in corporate bonds might be taking some risks they don’t quite realize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service recently warned people about the dangers of the water for people who might be "tempted to cool off".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

She was tempted to ask for a rest, but she didn’t want to stop.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan