- plural of motivation.
motivations
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"But that doesn't mean that you have to draw into question people's motivations or their patriotism or who they are."
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
You know, normally in First Amendment cases, there is a factual dispute about the motivations of government action.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
Just as your altruism or kindness can lead you astray, so can other motivations, like greed — participating in a get-rich-quick scam that seems too good to be true.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
You may or may not buy the mutual attraction the series insists upon, or for that matter, trust the lovers’ motivations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
I am not suggesting that a man become a robot and rid himself of all personal feelings and motivations.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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