motivation
Example Sentences
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He second guesses people's intentions, and his own motivations, desperately uncertain of where he stands.
From BBC
After hours of staring at my laptop screen, the glow of my microwave clock providing an extra bit of light in an otherwise dimly-lit apartment, I finally gather the motivation to step into my kitchen.
From Salon
According to new research, the answer comes down to two main motivations.
From Science Daily
It wasn’t easy to get ready for this, with no motivation for a season, but I actually am in a pretty good spot with my arm.
From Los Angeles Times
“Our motivation is clear: to help Ukraine,” he said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.