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

The team changed into their scarlet robes and waited for Wood’s usual pre-match pep talk, but it didn’t come.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling