tempting

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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

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

I knew from experience not to pin much excitement on Twig’s big ideas—but it was so tempting.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller