motivating
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For Lisa, the idea of becoming the first female CEO was a motivating factor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Finding solid ground, not necessarily common ground, is the motivating mission of most space missions.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Along with goalkeeper Ben Wilson, the trio have been motivating presences in the dressing room and on the touchline, highlighting the squad strength and Lampard's people management skills.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss Emily’s piece about “dumb money” moving into more sophisticated trading markets—thanks to new crypto-driven platforms—and what’s motivating the trend.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026
“I’m not sure it’s love that’s motivating him, though.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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Vocabulary from the Eleventh Republican Debate March 3, 2016
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Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011: The New York Times Obituary
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