motivation
Example Sentences
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Darry Sragow, a veteran Democratic strategist who managed Checchi’s unsuccessful 1998 bid for governor that set a self-funding record, said voters have long been skeptical of the motivation of rich people who run for office.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"We have to find new motivation from this pressure. If everyone wants Tottenham relegated, it's a big motivation for me and I hope for my players as well," he told a news conference.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
That doesn’t guarantee deals will be made, but it does mean more motivation to get at least some done.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The motivation for riding through such pain soon became all too clear.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing motivation
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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