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  • present participle of tempt.
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tempting

[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /


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America’s current structural weakness against supply disruptions impairs its geopolitical position and gives U.S. adversaries a tempting target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

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

“It’s very tempting to open new credit cards to ease that burden. But from my past mistakes, I know it makes things worse in the end.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Salon • May 27, 2026

As I cleaned it, the liver suddenly looked so tempting that I could hardly wait to prepare it.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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