Sentence examples for temptation this from inspiring English sources

The concept of resisting temptation this way is at least as old Homer.

What a temptation this could be to our own Treasury ministers.

PRATO, ITALY — The Russia of the czars was profoundly suspicious of Western influences, but there was one temptation this xenophobic and autocratic society could not resist — Italian fabrics and fashions.

The annual spike may not surprise anyone, but if partying and celebrating almost inevitably lead to overindulging, there are also other elements at play that make it harder to resist temptation this time of the year.

It had a little tagline that read "The hour of seduction is drawing near…" That ellipsis, so effective in its subtle suggestion of S-E-X, was followed by a caption in the book's inner jacket: "but will she give in to the ultimate temptation?" This juicy invitation was speaking to me.

Don't give in to this temptation; this teaches the child that throwing a tantrum has positive results.

He gave in to both temptations this time around.

Yet I have come across some inspirational work among FBOs that have decided to remain free of government money and the obligations and temptations this brings.

Don't give in to temptations, this can also cause hurt.

But auditors say this may add to confusion).The temptation this year will be to express some doubts about funding uncertainties, but auditors realise that if they do that too widely, the caveat will become meaningless.

Mancini is willing to show far more patience than Mourinho, though the fear is that the perpetual controversy which surrounds the striker may persuade him to yield to what is an obvious temptation this summer and swap Manchester for the greater security of Milan.