Sentence examples for was tempted with from inspiring English sources

"I was tempted with that [not to play him]," said Wenger.

Many people within the organization must rue the day that the orchestra was tempted with the prospect of having its own spanking new concert hall in Lincoln Center.

As for compensation, Wong hinted that Anekal was tempted with substantial Kiip equity, saying "We're doing what's responsible to to keep talent like him on board".

He made a request of those pastors that they pray for him, because he was tempted with pride.

Jesus was tempted with bread (temptation directed against the body), tempted with the glory of all the world (directed towards greed of possessions and fear of loss) and to jump off the temple (this was directed to Jesus pride that "Surely he was God's son so the angels should protect Jesus").

These local peddlers are tempted with clemency in the hope of reaching the larger dealers.

These candidates are being tempted with cut-price deals at some universities.

Tourists are tempted with "lush rainforests, breathtaking valleys, hill stations, waterfalls and rivers".

But many people buy far less, and so can't be tempted with subscription packages that cost more.

Debilitating disability is not a lifestyle choice disabled people are tempted with at school: doctor, teacher, or lifelong benefit claimant.

I doubt any generation of young people has ever looked at a world map with such a powerful mixture of longing and anxiety; we were like inmates being tempted with potential escape routes.