motivation
Example Sentences
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“My sources of motivation have always been internal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Instructure said in a statement on its website that protecting students' and education staff data was its primary motivation.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
That doesn’t guarantee deals will be made, but it does mean more motivation to get at least some done.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The disrespect will only add to the motivation for the defending Division 1 champions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Then without motivation, there was a change in mood.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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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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