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The prospect of Latino voters coming to the polls in numbers proportional to their 40% share of the state’s population and transforming local and state races has tantalized activists and analysts for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

In between his first two interceptions Lock made the kind of play that has tantalized Carroll at times in the preseason, lofting a perfect pass to Hart for a 35-yard TD.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2022

The idea of a universal coronavirus vaccine has tantalized public health experts for years.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2021

Running has tantalized Richardson since she stumbled upon some old track medals in her aunt’s closet when she was 9 years old.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021

Richards — who has tantalized between repeated injury woes throughout his career — posted double-digit strikeouts for the first time since setting a career high with 11 on April 21, 2018, with the Angels.

From Fox News • Apr. 28, 2021