motivate

Example Sentences

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During the session, she faced a number of questions about why the three men had been considered eligible for release, and whether the crisis surrounding prison capacity had motivated their move to open prison.

From BBC

Yet the long-term forecasts are for copper prices to rise in order to sufficiently motivate miners, refiners and scrappers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fortunately, even with a fairly brief window, motivated borrowers can quickly boost their credit scores — some by as much as 100 points — if they make the right moves.

From MarketWatch

"He was very good at motivating the crew. The speeches he gave were like they were previously scripted. I think other rowers really respected him. People worked really hard for him."

From BBC

"I frequently see patients who are highly motivated, knowledgeable and trying consistently yet still struggling with weight."

From BBC