impetus

Example Sentences

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"The fact that it is something that South Africa owns and claims, in a way, gives it greater impetus," she told AFP.

From Barron's

Ambassador Fried says last week's 28-point US plan was a "hot mess" but that the impetus behind it is real.

From BBC

It also adds fresh impetus for the Bank of England to cut interest rates at their next meeting in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Hopefully that is the impetus for everyone to get behind the policy and lose weight in time for November next year," he said.

From BBC

But "a loss of impetus" in the second half allowed the 10 men of Rangers to roar back, force extra time, and add a few years to an already elderly statesman.

From BBC