impetus

Example Sentences

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Their impetus was to subvert the expectations of stories involving characters from their community.

From Los Angeles Times

Tolstoy takes on a broad subject—history and the impetus for change—but his narrative is specific and intimate.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s more, auto makers aren’t going to have to spend as much money on plants and equipment with the impetus for EV capacity fading.

From Barron's

"The fact that it is something that South Africa owns and claims, in a way, gives it greater impetus," she told AFP.

From Barron's

Ambassador Fried says last week's 28-point US plan was a "hot mess" but that the impetus behind it is real.

From BBC