motivation

Example Sentences

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The recent single 2Sided depicts a night where Parks was reluctant to leave the house; only finding motivation in the chance she'd bump into her crush.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Moreover, Rajadhyaksha emphasizes that a sound motivation for preferring the U.S. at this juncture is that it’s an “energy powerhouse.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s a simple but primal character motivation that Beetz sells with a wild-eyed ferocity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I bite my lip trying to figure out his motivation.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins