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tempted

  • past participle of tempt.
  • past tense form of tempt.

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Read more: Tempted to use buy-now-pay-later to split your rent payments?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Tempted, with Craig Williams in the saddle, came second ahead of Jimmysstar, ridden by Ethan Brown.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Tempted by lower prices and a nice river view?

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Tempted as we may be to view this episode as premonitory, keep in mind these episodes were written and filmed many months ago.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024

“I see. She felt resentful toward her boss. Tempted by a challenge. Wanted a more exciting life. Do you know what you’re describing?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin