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motivation

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


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What is often missing is widespread recognition and motivation to act.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

As it turns out, what Julian really needs is the motivation that Lori’s tough spirit provides.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

It wasn’t immediately clear if John Prevost’s connection to the pope was the motivation for the fake report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Gies, who is around 60, said his motivation for creating Madison Air was his realization that “indoor air quality was horrible,” according to a Ret ail Roadshow.com presentation External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I don’t like it, but I can understand the motivation.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones




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