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motivation

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


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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

I knew that many gymnasts got injured, had already peaked, or simply lost the motivation to compete by age nineteen, which was how old I’d be when the next Olympics rolled around.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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