ulterior motive
Example Sentences
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But, he added, “friendship was Tom’s art, really. He was unlimited in his wish and ability to help people in the broad area of film, and he did it without any ulterior motive, which is not common in the movie world.”
From New York Times
The panel started with the premise that Biden had an ulterior motive for supporting a workplace vaccine mandate.
From Slate
“These highly publicized criminal investigations have never resulted in charges being filed, suggesting an ulterior motive,” Kennedy said in a 10-page memo that called for an investigation into whether Villanueva is abusing his power.
From Los Angeles Times
“We did it to maximize our chances of winning in ’21,” Friedman said when asked about an ulterior motive in acquiring Turner.
From New York Times
Two characters kiss briefly but passionately, a woman’s naked bottom is seen in the cartoon sequence, and a woman with an ulterior motive flirts with Venom and calls him sexy.
From Washington Post
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