motivation

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"It's been a big motivation to think about this energy system in the context of how we can reduce the costs of critical infrastructure and provide critical amenities for community members," says Gould.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Given that the driving motivation of all things Austen is marriage, often to prevent inheritance laws from leaving women out in the literal cold, Mrs. Bennet is particularly harsh toward Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But there are undeniably warring interests that complicate the publication’s motivation.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

After all, there’s little motivation to buy potato chip makers when semiconductor chip makers deliver such astronomical returns.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

His motivation for this work came from his interest in astronomy, where the need for accurate timekeeping had long been obvious, but was becoming more pressing as more accurate observing instruments were designed.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin