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motto

[mot-oh] / ˈmɒt oʊ /


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The movie has an implicit motto, confidently stated by Kyle, that applies to all security systems: “At the end of the day, it’s still run by people. And people are stupid.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In a joint statement, the two sides invoked the family motto, “Concordia, Integritas, Industria,” which means Harmony, Integrity and Industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"I think of it like the Star Trek motto, to boldly go where no one has before," Burton says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Her motto is to keep a “cool head” amid the maelstrom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I don't speak Latin but have always assumed that the city motto translates to either Go Home or We Don't Like You, Either.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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