tempted

Example Sentences

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The game now for smart TVs is to engage viewers wholly enough on their bigger screens that they feel less tempted to look down at their smaller ones.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

I was tempted to believe that Tulsa was a city run by transplants—but then I had breakfast at Country Bird Bakery in the Pearl District, where a line wraps around the block most mornings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

You might be tempted to move your money to the sidelines at such a moment, with a plan to return after the market has started to recover.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Could the former Spain full-back be tempted by the allure of Real Madrid's star-studded squad and their vast transfer war chest?

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

My sister loves a difficult task, and I appreciate her taking charge even if I’m tempted to point out that Emma and I got us this far.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller