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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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Solid first-quarter results “could motivate some bullish capitulation” for those investors, said Krishna and his team.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is known for his innovative - often unorthodox - methods to motivate his players.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He says the hope it engenders can not only help people cope emotionally with a cancer diagnosis but can even motivate them to seek treatment.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

This threat is acute enough that observers are warning that the ability to anonymously make such large bets on current events could motivate the people involved to alter outcomes for their own financial benefit.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

I had to motivate these kids to follow their dreams no matter their gender, race, religion.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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