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Those kind of numbers continue to tantalise everyone that sees the sport having a real and profitable future across the Atlantic.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

Because they are humans, not fembots put on this planet purely to tantalise you.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2016

Publicists have been releasing a drip-drip of information over several months in what appears to be a strategy to tantalise fans, although commercial success for the venture looks extremely likely regardless of any marketing efforts.

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2015

But for the year that lies ahead, and perhaps for several more, it is Murray and Djokovic who will tantalise, treat and torment in equal measure.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2013

After a time, I began to think she ought not to tantalise me by keeping me waiting so long, and I tried to show my impatience by various signs that she could understand.

From Cat and Dog Memoirs of Puss and the Captain by Maitland, Julia Charlotte