tempts
- present tense form of tempt (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The sunk-cost fallacy tempts people to pay escalating premiums because they’ve paid in for so long.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
Wigler noted that the promise of hitting goals fast with AI tempts tech start-up teams already prone to long workdays to lose track of time and stay on the job even deeper into the night.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
But this is a delicate business, and the administration tempts chaos unless it learns to exercise its power with a lot more finesse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Each plays out like a book that constantly tempts you to skip to the end to test your impressions, but they’re classy shows with fine performances and well-written scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
“Is this appetizing yam of yours true? I like high living, and what you say tempts me.”
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
