Example Sentences

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There were tantalizing glimpses in the second half against Iowa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

In 2023 there were tantalizing reports of a biosignature gas in the atmosphere of planet K2-18b, which seemed to have several conditions that would make life possible.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

The possibilities were tantalizing — and extended beyond vindicating victims.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2019

At last week's conference, there were tantalizing hints that the DSM-V might fix some of these problems.

From Time Magazine Archive

The dreams were tantalizing, but I knew they were only dreams.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane