motive

Example Sentences

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Authorities gave no immediate details about the explosive or the attacker's motive.

From Barron's

The prosecution says their motive was Franco's opposition to plans that would have "legalized" land illegally seized by militias that control large parts of the city.

From Barron's

The North Carolina native was pronounced dead on the scene and no apparent motive has been shared by investigators.

From Salon

When Arlene Fraser vanished without trace after waving her young children off to school, detectives had a suspect with a motive - but precious little else.

From BBC

Ekneligoda's lawyer said his client denies the allegations, that there are ulterior motives to the allegations, and that a witness supports his version of events.

From BBC