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Examples of tempt
tempt
Smith is a bit unpolished, but he could tempt the Lions if he's available at 44.
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A valuation of about 8 times forecast 2011 earnings doesn't really tempt either.
From the independent.co.uk
Sure, their antics will tempt you to dash over to management or human resources.
From the businessweek.com
Dave Maynard used a Splasher lure by Sebile to tempt this plump female bluegill.
From the denverpost.com
If she's not a fan of racy red, don't try and tempt her out of her comfort zone.
From the expressandstar.com
But if all that doesn't tempt you, the prospect of a few new friends just might.
From the guardian.co.uk
You tempt the fates, I think, when you make a gesture that suggests permanence.
From the bostonherald.com
Cruise lines, hotels, tour operators and airlines are going all out to tempt you.
From the denverpost.com
Problems tempt people to give up, forget it, and chase the next enticing rainbow.
From the businessweek.com
- Dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
- Entice: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"
- Give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers"
- Charm: induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
- Try to seduce
- Try presumptuously; "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"
- A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. ...
- (Temptation (1933 song)) "Temptation" is a popular song, published in 1933, with music written by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed. ...
- (Temptation (2003 telemovie)) Temptation was an Australian telemovie which screened on Network Ten in 2003, starring Colin Friels as Roberto Francobelli. It was a co-production with subscription television and screened on the UKTV channel on Foxtel. ...
