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  • present participle of tempt.
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tempting

[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /


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It’s also a slippery slope: once you get used to having a little more cash in your bank account, it can be tempting to lower the percentage even further.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 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

He has also posted videos tempting customers with images of luxury in London, and testimonies from apparently satisfied customers who have already made the journey to the UK.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He figured that might not be the smartest idea, but frankly, it was just too tempting to resist.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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