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motivation

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


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It wasn’t immediately clear if John Prevost’s connection to the pope was the motivation for the fake report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Gies, who is around 60, said his motivation for creating Madison Air was his realization that “indoor air quality was horrible,” according to a Ret ail Roadshow.com presentation External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

An eighth straight title will be the goal for John Mitchell's side this campaign, but Kildunne is looking beyond that - and using the 2029 World Cup in Australia as motivation.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Oh my, Cori, this being a legacy triumph for coach Cori Close, a John Wooden disciple who led through thoughtful motivation instead of mindless screaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Pretty soon, I would have quit even these motions, unless I had received the motivation that I did.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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