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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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Then there was the Hollywood fear factor to motivate him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is known for his innovative - often unorthodox - methods to motivate his players.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“This doesn’t motivate them to work,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“You would think that would motivate people,” said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations with the National Association of Tax Professionals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

From McKissick, Fuller learned about strategy and, at least as important, about how to speak in a way that would move and motivate people.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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