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motivate

[moh-tuh-veyt] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt /


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What might motivate Rozier to take part in such as scheme is perplexing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I didn't have anyone to motivate me, so I motivated myself.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“If we can create some risk on the other side, hopefully we can motivate people to do the right thing.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Learning with others, or having the support of others, can help motivate us to learn.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

She hoped that would motivate Bill to make some changes.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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