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
However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
"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 • Mar. 30, 2026
While SPS has no known cure, Dion did not lose motivation to continue performing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
He still wanted a paycheck, but the desire to prove himself over the board was his strongest motivation for trying to heal the rift.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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