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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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Nintendo is releasing games that are exclusive to the Switch 2, which could motivate people to buy the device.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

‘If you think huge, you will expand your vision and motivate yourself to go beyond perceived limitations. It’s not the money, it’s the mindset.’

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Then there was the Hollywood fear factor to motivate him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“The shutdown will add pressure and motivate the negotiations,” Vakil said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It was a mission that would motivate and frustrate her all her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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