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motivating

  • present participle
    of motivate.
    motivate
    verb (used with object)
    to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.

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At campaign events in the Rio Grande Valley in September, several voters cited Hinojosa’s identity and approach to politics as a motivating factor.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

In particular, he writes, Capra excelled at motivating great performances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic years, central banks brought interest rates close to zero, motivating companies to issue long-term bonds with relatively low yields, such as Apple’s 2.55% bond, which matures in 2060.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

"We're competitors but we're also motivating each other, inspiring each other, pushing each other to do better in the races," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

He later admitted that the game had a great effect in motivating him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady