pep talk
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He calmed his nerves, he said, by giving himself a blunt pep talk - a move typical of the man who inspired many GIFs with his trademark pointing of the finger towards his temple.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Challengers visited the White House in March for a pep talk and photos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
A similar pep talk was in order before Sunday’s final round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Nick Halic and his young son giving pep talk to one of the few seniors on Birmingham Charles Eleri after loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Man, that wasn’t much of a pep talk.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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