motivation
Example Sentences
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The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
While SPS has no known cure, Dion did not lose motivation to continue performing.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
We had all suffered beyond dignity with the loss of two of our group, and the thought of getting one of them back made us almost unreasonable with motivation.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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