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motivation

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


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Motivation has gone and it is not down to the new players as it's almost every aspect of the team.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Motivation for guests to arrive early comes in the form of a limited-edition zine that may contain a photo of people from the previous month’s event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

The Motivation card was intended to be used to reward high-performers for good work.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

The article, "Decisions to Seek Cognitive Performance Feedback: Potential Determinants of Feedback Value and Consequences for Learning," was published in the November 2024 issue of Learning and Motivation.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

"He's getting in the Chase Mobile, or as he calls it, the Motivation Mobile," Aaron said, patting me on the shoulder.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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