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motivation

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


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Add in the fact that the 49ers also must play in Mexico in November, and there was plenty of motivation beyond the game itself.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Disrupted sleep can also impact hormone regulation, which affects your energy levels and motivation.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Recruiters responsible for hiring style advisers judge candidates on several criteria, including motivation, values and personality.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that allow nerve cells to communicate, and dopamine helps regulate functions that include mood, motivation, and thinking.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Maddie nudged the girl next to her and jutted her chin in Emily’s direction, which was exactly the motivation Emily needed to surge forward with the lines she and James had practiced.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Fans on social media questioned her motivations and expressed concerns for her safety while Gotham supporters voiced their disappointment over the messaging around her exit and the club missing out on a transfer fee.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

In a sane world he would provide answers that could facilitate greater understanding of his actions and motivations, and how he believes those actions will benefit the American people.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

“He was nearby on the scene there, and we were working trying to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that,” Hicks said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

To survive, they’ve had to connect with groups that have almost incomprehensibly different motivations.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

The facts, anyway; no one can say about the actual motivations.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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