temptations
- plural of temptation.
Example Sentences
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As a young musical prodigy, Willis said he joined in sessions with Dizzy Gillespie and his band in high school, the Ballads, opened for the Temptations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
A case in point is the 1966 Temptations classic “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Like many vocal groups in the doo-wop tradition, the Temptations were at first known for their slick, color-coordinated suits.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2023
He imagined how Motown Records founder Berry Gordy must’ve felt when stars like The Temptations and Marvin Gaye recorded at the Hitsville U.S.A. studio back in the days.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
And to myself I said, No telling about finding a brand-new Pa who whistled Temptations songs and smelled like a Christmas tree.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
