tempted

Example Sentences

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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Travelers may be tempted to just keep snapping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

But waiting through a down period can be difficult for some investors who might be tempted to sell into the declining market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Hazel was tempted to say yes, but the other crew members had taken the night shift and had earned their rest.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan