motivation
Example Sentences
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But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
They're not a compelling team, but they have spirit and motivation.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“My sources of motivation have always been internal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
That doesn’t guarantee deals will be made, but it does mean more motivation to get at least some done.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“I want you to get him to declare Miss Trixie senile and incompetent and to explain the motivation for writing the letter.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing motivation
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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