Example Sentences

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I’m not sure what is motivating you to move so frequently, but I can empathize.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"I think the word that comes to mind is motivating because we are training alongside our top competitors," the 25-year-old told BBC Sport earlier this year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

Her entry into the race is motivating people on the left and the right to vote.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024

Whatever is motivating this change of heart, it’s less a blip than a meaningful shift.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2024

Here’s a closer look at the defectors so far, and what is motivating them.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024