Example Sentences

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Instead it will tempt fate — and the weather gods — by playing the final at open-air MetLife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Then there’s a trio of cornerbacks available who will tempt teams to move up: D.J.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

The hope is that the lobby’s offerings will tempt those who are classical-curious into investing in tickets for the auditorium experience.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2022

This one will tempt you to cheat on your go-to fried chicken joint.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2018

“Perhaps this will tempt the lass’s stomach,” he said.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine