motivating
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However, Lennon thinks giving the veteran a winning send-off will be another motivating factor for the players.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
For Lisa, the idea of becoming the first female CEO was a motivating factor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Finding solid ground, not necessarily common ground, is the motivating mission of most space missions.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Bravo is fortunate he’s seen Dodger broadcasts mentioning Koufax at the stadium and on TV, motivating him to learn more, which led to seeing his windup on YouTube.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The reggaeton music coming from the pisa y corre is both incredibly irritating and unbelievably catchy and motivating as I run.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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