tempting

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It would be tempting to go all in on a smorgasbord of '90s and early '00s bold prints and baggy jerseys, or late '80s designs that have reappeared as lifestyle staples.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Searching out the bottlenecks looks tempting because the returns so far for anyone who got it right have been extraordinary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It’s also a slippery slope: once you get used to having a little more cash in your bank account, it can be tempting to lower the percentage even further.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

It’s tempting to think the small brands are selling out.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“Sending you to another realm was very, very, very tempting, but no matter what you’ve done”—she looks at me and Alex—“our kids deserve to have both of their parents around.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas