Example Sentences

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However, not even that P/E multiple has tempted Burry to bet against Tesla stock.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Each January for the past 13 years the contemporary dance troupe Whim W’Him has tempted Seattle audiences out of their post-holiday doldrums with a buffet of world premiere works.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2023

The internet revolution has made many people rich, and the lure of outrageous fortune has tempted many to exaggerate what computers can do.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2023

Personally, I suspect writing this piece has tempted fate therefore ensuring I catch Covid by Christmas!

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2022

This lovely morning has tempted forth from the castle the two females who are directing their steps to a rustic house on the banks of the river, where there are housed a couple of boats.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John