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  • past participle of tempt.
  • past tense form of tempt.

tempted



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The honesty of the acting is so enlivening that I’m tempted to rank this production among the very best Wilson revivals I’ve seen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

He is tempted by Vannacci but will not vote next year, he said, lamenting the lack of a long-term vision for the country.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Patient investors who believe that demand for aged spirits will eventually recover might be tempted to own these stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

I know it will be considered taxable income, but I’m tempted to do it.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

This is the same floor that Nora lives on, so I’m tempted to ring her doorbell.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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