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motivation

[moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /


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Amusingly, his motivation isn’t so much revenge or anger as career advancement: Joey’s behavior has handed Elliott the first few scenes of a potential drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ragged character motivations and unbelievable plot developments are everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Therapy and medication have helped to revive his motivation, with a psychologist encouraging him to grieve the life he'd lost.

From BBC

Whatever your motivation, let this column remind you of the importance of having a plan to handle volatility.

From Barron's

He said police were "keeping an open mind as to any motivation behind the attack".

From BBC