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

“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

To forget the bitterest chapters of our personal histories can be overwhelmingly tempting when there’s so much to deal with, right in front of us.

From Salon • May 25, 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

If the Athena Parthenos was a secret weapon, taking it to Athens was pretty tempting.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan