motivation
Example Sentences
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"That put a fire in my belly and gave me the motivation to say 'Why should I not have ambition'," she added.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
For Cohen, celebrating the joy inherent in the band’s music has been her primary motivation in championing Global Beatles Day.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Results suggest that this brain region plays a central role in generating the motivation to approach others and engage in social interactions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
“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
In this case, they wanted to learn about the motivation behind blood donations.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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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