Example Sentences

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That has motivated Chinese rare-earth companies to find ways to ease the flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Since then, microplastics have shot into our collective health consciousness—and knowing that we can absorb them has motivated some, myself included, to cut down on plastic use.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

The firm said this feature has increased the popularity of Lens, within its mobile app, which has motivated it to expand the feature further.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

But the women rangers of Damaran Baru say the positive impact they’ve already had has motivated them to continue their work for future generations.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Clearly something about this particular man has motivated her to open her purse, just as it had motivated me.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman