tempting

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That makes bonds a lot more tempting than they were before the war began in February, and the 10-year yield was below 4%.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

That can create tempting opportunities for people with nonpublic knowledge to make profitable bets at the expense of less-informed traders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The opportunities on offer though are pretty tempting.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro