motivation
Example Sentences
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My aunt pulled me close as we passed along the jasmine, explaining in a hushed voice what she thought was Mr. Drysdale’s motivation for doing the killing.
From Literature
Lawmakers from both parties have questioned the motivation behind the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
All that said, let’s take a closer look at the proposed initiative and its backers’ motivation.
From Los Angeles Times
He uses the references as a nostalgic trigger, a sonic shorthand, building something futuristic out of the past - but his larger motivation is to celebrate the rich history of black music in the UK.
From BBC
More than most Cold War thrillers, this true story offers genuine suspense—and genuine insight into Mitrokhin’s complex motivations.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
