motivation

Example Sentences

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One factor reinforcing Block’s motivation for shorting credit is his opinion that there is too much passive investing in the market that automatically exaggerates moves when they come.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While SPS has no known cure, Dion did not lose motivation to continue performing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“There’s a strong motivation to park as close to the facility as you can, especially in inclement weather,” Amici said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"The new findings show that the accuracy of a signal can depend on the availability of receivers, not only on the motivation of the sender," said Nieh.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s been hard for me to find the motivation to talk with anyone about this heavy feeling in my chest.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day