tempting

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Iran’s Kharg Island, which has been on Mr. Trump’s radar since the 1980s, has emerged as a tempting target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I tell this story as a word of caution, because it can be very tempting to treat spring cleaning as an opportunity to reorganize your kitchen entirely.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

For TV producers, it's long been tempting to invite two self-righteous zealots into a studio to bellow at each other.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

And when a stock has been tumbling, it’s tempting to misconstrue a bit of good news for a change in trade.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

It is tempting to assume, therefore, that Eratosthenes rose from humble origins.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro