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pep talk

NOUN
inspirational talk
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As he left, Turner gave a brief faith-laced pep talk for a group of young Dream Center residents in the audience.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

A pep talk from the great Travis Kelce was just a tiny part.

From BBC Jul. 30, 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

But since he was still the team’s captain, he decided he needed to give a pep talk.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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