motive
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According to Ortiz’s statement, Hatley provided the same motive to him that she had given her friend Hardee: With Cynthia out of the way, Ortiz would come back to her.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Europe should admit that self-preservation is now a central motive of its support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The motive behind the company's new scheme is simple according to Hal Stevenson, director of policy at Lime.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Officials have not issued a motive for the fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
I try to convince myself that the note could not have referred to the poisoning of Locke’s mother, that Balekin had no motive when Dain was already the High King’s chosen heir.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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