motive

Example Sentences

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There is a possible motive for the police to try to frame Benguit - their failure to stop a suspected murderer from killing again.

From BBC

It is unclear who owned the guns used in the attack, or what was the motive.

From BBC

The motive for the attack remains unclear, although local media reports suggest the suspect may have had a grievance with a teacher at the school.

From BBC

The police also said they were investigating the attacker's possible motives and whether the suspect had any connection to the school.

From BBC

The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has downplayed the violence, attributing many incidents to criminal motives.

From Barron's