tempt
verb (used with object)
to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
were tempting
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past progressiveof tempt.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He said some other jobs were tempting workers away from the industry, and some EU nationals had left after Brexit.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2022
Though the low-interest rates were tempting, the League was opposed on principle to this “dangerous” plan to “mortgage” the Motor Vehicle Fund.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2020
Maybe they were tempting fate as two teenagers and Marcus Rashford were about to come to Manchester United’s rescue.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2019
The premature celebrations were tempting fate, and Congo duly equalized with three minutes left.
From Slate ● May 24, 2018
Maud had brought us a tray of hearty snacks from then and yon, and I must say they were tempting; she whips up a mean hors d'oeuvre.
From The Big Time by Fritz Leiber
