motives
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The U.S. and British intelligence services work closely together, and Mr. Trump’s comments suggest the motives of the suspects may go beyond a British domestic act of terror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
A police investigation into the attacker's motives is now under way.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
I’m interested in people’s motives behind storytelling and what’s in, what’s cool, what’s hot, what has currency, and what are the intentions of the people telling those stories?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Yet some are questioning the motives of these AI leaders, while also arguing that by slowing down AI development, U.S. companies would only be letting international rivals get ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is an intriguing question, and given Burr’s matchless skill at concealing his motives, covering his tracks, and destroying much of his private correspondence, unambiguous answers are not a realistic prospect.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
