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
Mayor Burkhard Jung said the suspected perpetrator was apprehended, adding that authorities were not yet clear on the motivation.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Boredom in teenage boys is a powerful motivation to create chaos.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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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