Example Sentences

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His team made its interest in trafficking plain to the local ATF division, motivating agents to build cases.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Malik, who represented the developer that filed a suit against the city claiming Park and others sought to kill the project, said the project was a motivating factor for her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Learning a language that you have a personal interest in can be very motivating and help you to keep going when things get a bit rocky.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

He could feel the skillful hand of fate motivating hrm imperatively.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller