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motivator

[moh-tuh-vay-ter] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪ tər /




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Ditka proved to be the ideal motivator, a blend of old-school grit and laissez-faire workplace tolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

In the Tufts University post-election youth poll from 2024, 46% said that was their top motivator.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

“The motivator was building this game forever, cementing it in American sports,” said Caligiuri, 62.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

Exam watchdog Ofqual said people react to stress in different ways - while it can be a "great motivator" for some students, it can be bad for others when exam pressures are "overwhelming".

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

Hope in the shadow of fear is the world’s most powerful motivator.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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