ulterior
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Ekneligoda's lawyer said his client denies the allegations, that there are ulterior motives to the allegations, and that a witness supports his version of events.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
But there is an ulterior motive to her choice that won’t come into focus until the second half of the movie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The firm said any allegations of unethical practices were the result of “disgruntled former employees ... who have ulterior self-serving motives.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
Many locals, she said, fear the company has ulterior motives and may one day seize their land.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
Vasiljevic’s plans concerning Bobby always contained ulterior motives.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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