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impetus

[im-pi-tuhs] / ˈɪm pɪ təs /


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In the past, I have assumed that letting people know what I do would be an impetus for them to reach out to me if they ever have a financial need or question.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 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

Just as the sporting event has spurred upgrades of museums and the Metro, it’s an impetus to make sure the beaches are camera-ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The latest data provided Moderna with the impetus it needed heading into earnings, Goldman Sachs analyst Salveen Richter noted ahead of the report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Perhaps Fine’s monograph gave impetus to the press; whenever they did chess stories, reporters would look for a certain amount of aberration among the players.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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