motivation
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"Even the view from our tent window became the main motivation," said Tala.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
However, psychopathy likely reflects a broader pattern of brain differences involving motivation, emotional processing, impulse control, and social behavior.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
The disrespect will only add to the motivation for the defending Division 1 champions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Given that the driving motivation of all things Austen is marriage, often to prevent inheritance laws from leaving women out in the literal cold, Mrs. Bennet is particularly harsh toward Mary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“I could use you both! And the sooner the Improvement begins, the sooner you’ll begin your new life. What better motivation to perform well, eh?”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
Vocabulary lists containing motivation
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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