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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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“Your example as a parent matters more than anything, so that should motivate you to be financially responsible.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 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

On Tuesday evening, Meta introduced a new stock option program for senior executives to motivate them to grow the company at an extremely aggressive pace and reach a $9 trillion-plus valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

She wants to see the end of the current regime - but stressed the range of factors that motivate its support base and make change so difficult.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Nothing can motivate me out of this bed but an urgent need to go to the bathroom.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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