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motivation

[moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /


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While seasonal gifts, such as at Christmas, were allowed, the managers were explicitly told they could not use Motivation cards for these purchases.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

She said there was "extensive oversight of all expenses policies" and claimed that "birthday gifts and Christmas presents could be purchased using Motivation cards".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

The article, "Decisions to Seek Cognitive Performance Feedback: Potential Determinants of Feedback Value and Consequences for Learning," was published in the November 2024 issue of Learning and Motivation.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Motivation, Henderson figured, didn’t appear to be the problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Coach made his way to his taxi—the Motivation Mobile—had his arm out the window, the other holding the stopwatch.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds




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