ulterior
Example Sentences
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The law doesn’t allow ulterior motives to infect plan investments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Ekneligoda's lawyer said his client denies the allegations, that there are ulterior motives to the allegations, and that a witness supports his version of events.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
However, he thinks Bondi’s deployment of the policy is for ulterior motives.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Many locals, she said, fear the company has ulterior motives and may one day seize their land.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
If I feel they have ulterior motives or are the slightest bit disingenuous, I try to shelter the kids from them.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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