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pep talk

NOUN
inspirational talk
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A similar pep talk was in order before Sunday’s final round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"I love my job but it's got to the point where you've got to give yourself a bit of a pep talk in the morning because of what might happen," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Tennis great Roger Federer even invited Shiffrin and her mother, Eileen, to his Swiss mountain home to give her a pep talk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

And a quick pep talk, if you need one: most neighbors are genuinely happy to meet you!

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

“I could ride along. Give moral support. Maybe a pep talk over lunch?”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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