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Tempted in sentence

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One is tempted to say no.
And, although Abbas might be tempted by cosmetic changes to the status quo, most Palestinians probably would reject them as fraudulent.
If the European Monetary Union is to survive and ultimately thrive, its leaders must not be tempted by facile solutions.
One might be tempted to say that the average duration for holding stock in the XYZ Corporation was only 20 months, while in the good old days it was 36 months.
Given limited resources, grant-making authorities are always tempted to channel a higher proportion of funds toward the latter.
As a result, they become even more tempted to betray their partners first.
People are weak and easily tempted.
But recent electoral successes for at least two of the regional parties – the Trinamool Congress, which rules West Bengal, and now Samajwadi – have fueled speculation that they might be tempted to bring down the central government in order to emerge stronger after early polls.
And, rather than promoting caution and stability in the region, Iran or Israel could be tempted to strike first in a crisis.
If Iran develops its nuclear weapons, countries such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt would be tempted to purchase or develop nuclear weapons of their own.
Even if the employment subsidy were offered only for, say, one year, firms would be tempted to use more labor during this time.
So Europeans should not be tempted to think that they are somehow “decoupled” from America’s foibles and woes.
Even when implementing directives, EU member countries are often tempted to “gold-plate” them by introducing extra rules.
This temptation needs to be removed before the tempted yield to it.
Political parties that rely on an aging constituency are not tempted to call for change.
Countries tempted to undermine these principles by failing to fulfill their solemn commitments only demonstrate their own lack of solidarity.
During an economic expansion, such as in the 2002-2007 period, governments are tempted to forecast that the boom will continue indefinitely.
During a recession, such as in 2008-2012, governments are tempted to forecast that their economies and budgets will soon rebound.
What’s more, Uribe himself seems tempted to continue to search for compromises.
First, as the skeptics warned, when hordes of pundits are jostling for the limelight, many are tempted to claim that they know more than they do.
If capital controls do not work, governments may feel tempted to provide protection to “their” domestic industries by imposing trade restrictions.
So we need the world’s democracies to stand with us and support us, lest our people become discouraged and be tempted by the autocratic forces waiting in the wings to return to power in the coming parliamentary election.
One might be tempted to say: So what?
Some might be tempted to resist – witness the recent clashes between taxi and Uber drivers in Paris and the lawsuits against the company in many countries.
She is tempted by the shortcut Song promises and allows herself to be seduced by him in turn for a large sum of cash and luxury apartment.
So analysts--mindlessly one is tempted to say--praise Mexico for its progress in controlling its budget and inflation, but criticize it for lack of progress in electricity reform.
Above all, it is crucial that such decisions be entrusted to non-partisan institutions such as constitutional courts, not other political parties, whose leaders will always be tempted to ban their competitors.
Banning parties does not have to mean silencing citizens who are tempted to vote for extremists.
Like Greece, they will be tempted to ask for help.
It was widely anticipated that Greece would be tempted to follow this route when the troika program was initiated.
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