Example Sentences

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When they also discovered the forward pass�the tantalizer, the equalizer, something everyone in the stands could see�they were on their way to owning the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Didn't I tell yuh?" laughed the tantalizer, dancing toward the companion way.

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold

"Why, Pete ought to be big enough to lick you alone, Strong," continued the tantalizer.

From Hiram the Young Farmer by Todd, Burbank L.

The reference to "Al-f-u-r-d" leaving home also touched the mother as the tantalizer intended it should, and she further argued with the boy to remain at home with his family.

From Watch Yourself Go By by Warden, Ben W.