tempting

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

The smell from it, rich and tempting, swirled up with the puffs of steam from the boiling rice.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya