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motivation

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


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Capt. Zefanus Waruwu was ordering his nine fellow Indonesian crew to sing, jog and do push-ups on deck, “to keep motivation up,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Here’s motivation to get moving: The IRS is paying larger tax refunds this year, and issuing more of them compared to a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

He had suffered mental health issues and had expressed "motivation" to move away from offending.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Without pressure from consumers or regulators, companies may have little motivation to switch to safer methods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Parental involvement is also key to the student’s success, and parents provide daily motivation, encouragement, and support.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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