pep talk
Example Sentences
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The message is more a reminder than a pep talk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Nick Halic and his young son giving pep talk to one of the few seniors on Birmingham Charles Eleri after loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
"I love my job but it's got to the point where you've got to give yourself a bit of a pep talk in the morning because of what might happen," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
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
Matt had always sat down with him the night before school started and given him a little pep talk.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
