Example Sentences
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So, to help you stay motivated, my colleagues have curated some great recommendations to remind you that there’s still wonder and joy to be found in the world.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
“We’re looking for a level of maturity. Someone who is motivated to live with 600-plus older adults and open to genuine social interactions and sees the potential value in connecting with older adults.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Prosecutors allege that Matar was motivated by a fatwa that Ayatollah Khomeini, then leader of Iran, issued in 1989 following Rushdie's depiction of a fictionalized Prophet Muhammad in his novel "The Satanic Verses."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Throughout my life, I have only ever been motivated by public service, the opportunity to serve our country is all I ever asked. That's why this is an opportunity I humbly accept."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
She was so motivated, she couldn’t stop talking, making offers and taking them back and making new offers.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
