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motivation

[moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /


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There is obviously a rivalry, but we have been enjoying the last couple of months a lot and our motivation is much more internal to be honest.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Now a mother of two, Wie West said part of her motivation to return for this tournament was so her daughter, Makenna, who turned 6 this week, will have memories of her playing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

For Cohen, celebrating the joy inherent in the band’s music has been her primary motivation in championing Global Beatles Day.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

There is a strong financial motivation for the hundreds of ships stuck in the Gulf to get out, according to Alessandro Gelli, a tanker ship broker at BRS Shipbrokers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

With motivation like that, you can bet I hit all my routines at the Region 3 Championships that spring, placing first on floor and second all-around, and qualifying for Westerns.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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