motivation
Example Sentences
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What is often missing is widespread recognition and motivation to act.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
As it turns out, what Julian really needs is the motivation that Lori’s tough spirit provides.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
It wasn’t immediately clear if John Prevost’s connection to the pope was the motivation for the fake report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Gies, who is around 60, said his motivation for creating Madison Air was his realization that “indoor air quality was horrible,” according to a Ret ail Roadshow.com presentation External link.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
But I’m going to see if I can find some motivation other than food.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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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