motive
Example Sentences
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“I would like to know the motives behind this decision of the American government,” Merz said of the sanctions relief.
The sheriff investigating the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, says authorities believe they have a motive, but have not identified a suspect.
From BBC
Bouchard, the sheriff, called the crime a "hateful, terrible thing", but did not elaborate on a specific motive.
From BBC
But many doubt how this could work, with some questioning Nawrocki's motives.
From Barron's
Authorities said it was too early to determine the suspect’s motive or whether there was prior intelligence concerning the person.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
