pep talk

Example Sentences

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The pep talk focused his mind and inspired him to battle through the pain barrier for the remaining six races.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Tennis great Roger Federer even invited Shiffrin and her mother, Eileen, to his Swiss mountain home to give her a pep talk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

And a quick pep talk, if you need one: most neighbors are genuinely happy to meet you!

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

At one point, Nicholas had to give his bees a pep talk to for another on-camera appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

I gave myself a real Ken Dietz pep talk.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King