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motivator

[moh-tuh-vey-ter] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪ tər /




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And, it turns out, a date is a much better motivator for making the trek across town.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Pocketbook issues have always been the single strongest motivator for the electorate.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Exam watchdog Ofqual said people react to stress in different ways - while it can be a "great motivator" for some students, it can be bad for others when exam pressures are "overwhelming".

From BBC May 29, 2026

"I always say that my mum was my biggest motivator," said Hill, speaking ahead of her strawweight bout against China's Xiong Jingnan.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

Hope in the shadow of fear is the world’s most powerful motivator.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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