motivation

Example Sentences

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In a handwritten note that they saw, Finn said his motivation for donating sperm was to "bring life and happiness to others".

From BBC

"I don't think that's its main motivation for positioning itself as it has, but it has something to do with this as well."

From BBC

Even if you don’t trust her motivations when she’s saying something or completely comprehend it, it seems true.

From Los Angeles Times

This "seeking system" is key to our motivation and desire to explore and understand from an early age, and it is learnt by interacting with humans.

From BBC

It’s a simple but primal character motivation that Beetz sells with a wild-eyed ferocity.

From Los Angeles Times