motivation
Example Sentences
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For Cohen, celebrating the joy inherent in the band’s music has been her primary motivation in championing Global Beatles Day.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Judge Paul Thomas noted that while Barrow was engaged in the online piracy he had a "steady income" working for the postal service, and said it was clear the defendant's motivation was simply "pure greed".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Results suggest that this brain region plays a central role in generating the motivation to approach others and engage in social interactions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
“My motivation for running is that kids, women, families, my friends, my neighbors, the residents around me of L.A. County, are struggling and they don’t have to be,” Almario said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Could this mix of motivation also affect the stories they tell?
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Vocabulary lists containing motivation
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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