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ulterior

[uhl-teer-ee-er] / ʌlˈtɪər i ər /


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Dating coach Jaime Bronstein is a proponent of using LinkedIn with ulterior motives.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

But in siding with those officials, Schiltz saw an ulterior motive.

From Slate Jun. 22, 2026

Initially he has ulterior motives, but soon becomes Simon’s mentor, turning the series into a look at the indignities that actors face while pursuing their profession.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

None of these middling elements would be particularly grating if it weren’t so apparent that “Cars” had an ulterior capitalist motive.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

“Don’t say that. You haven’t found out about my ulterior motives yet.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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