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impetus

[im-pi-tuhs] / ˈɪm pɪ təs /


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Zvezda Stankova, a teaching professor in the Berkeley mathematics department who is one of the letter’s lead organizers, said the impetus to publicly speak out came in part from her own classrooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

That friction provided the impetus for Peter Shaffer’s Tony award-winning play “Amadeus,” which became a hit movie directed by Milos Forman in 1984.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

That staggering growth served as the impetus behind a full-year guidance raise, with IonQ targeting between $260 million and $270 million in revenue in 2026, up from prior calls for $235 million.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

However, it’s AI , according to DeBusschere that is really providing the market with its impetus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

I wonder how they came to this, what the impetus would be to turn against your own.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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