motivating

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Oftentimes, instead of motivating them to fix their money problems, financial stresses are likely to prevent individuals from preparing better for their futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Malik, who represented the developer that filed a suit against the city claiming Park and others sought to kill the project, said the project was a motivating factor for her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Learning a language that you have a personal interest in can be very motivating and help you to keep going when things get a bit rocky.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

His sustained success has been down to his ability to keep on motivating his City players to keep winning things year after year.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Writing empowered European societies by facilitating political administration and economic exchanges, motivating and guiding exploration and conquest, and making available a range of information and human experience extending into remote places and times.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond