motivation

Example Sentences

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"I don't think that's its main motivation for positioning itself as it has, but it has something to do with this as well."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Moreover, Rajadhyaksha emphasizes that a sound motivation for preferring the U.S. at this juncture is that it’s an “energy powerhouse.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s a simple but primal character motivation that Beetz sells with a wild-eyed ferocity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Tack on another 15-20 minutes to get to your desk, and the motivation for nabbing a closer spot starts to make sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This proved to be the only motivation I needed.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline