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motivation

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


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“Mentally, it is harder. But seeing my sisters and where they are, it’s kind of a motivation for me,” said Zoe, who has already been called in three times by the U-14 national team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Researchers measured blood levels of homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12, then evaluated participants' fatigue and motivation using the Chalder Fatigue Scale questionnaire and a Visual Analog Scale.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"When you're stuck inside all day there's no motivation to try and get back to normal life. You get tired of fighting."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

At this point in a career, I feel like the question is, where do you get the motivation, ambition and creativity to do anything?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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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