tempting

Example Sentences

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To forget the bitterest chapters of our personal histories can be overwhelmingly tempting when there’s so much to deal with, right in front of us.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Graeme Reynolds, director of insurance at the FCA, said that "tight budgets make cheap offers tempting – and scammers take advantage of that".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

If his investments were to return10% a year before inflation, claiming benefits early and investing the payments would be a tempting prospect.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Seawater is an especially tempting feedstock because it is abundant, but it brings a serious materials problem: salt, chloride ions, side reactions, and corrosion can quickly damage electrolyzer components.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“No, Bongo,” I said, although the idea was tempting.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate