motivate

Example Sentences

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Vernice has her sights set on college, marriage and children; Annie is mainly motivated by her obsession with finding her mother.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Mandelson has not commented publicly on the allegations, but it is understood his position is that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain.

From BBC

Lord Mandelson did not respond to requests for comment but the BBC understands his position is that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain.

From BBC

But instead of succumbing to the pressure, she lets it motivate her.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC understands that Lord Mandelson's position is that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain.

From BBC