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No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
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Both players have full no-trade clauses but could be motivated to waive them for the right fit.
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The Power Of The Ripple Effect Another opportunity that helps motivate younger workers to remain with a company and rise to middle management is the positive ripple effect that managers can have on their team members.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Football: Benched at USC after being touted as a potential NFL first-rounder, Louisville QB Miller Moss is motivated to return to form under Jeff Brohm.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Sharon also motivated Ozzy to pursue a solo career.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The Power Of The Ripple Effect Another opportunity that helps motivate younger workers to remain with a company and rise to middle management is the positive ripple effect that managers can have on their team members.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Football: Benched at USC after being touted as a potential NFL first-rounder, Louisville QB Miller Moss is motivated to return to form under Jeff Brohm.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
Sharon also motivated Ozzy to pursue a solo career.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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“Motivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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motivate
verb
mo·ti·vate
ˈmōt-ə-ˌvāt 
motivated; motivating
: to provide with a reason for doing something : induce
Medical Definition
motivate
transitive verb
mo·ti·vate
ˈmōt-ə-ˌvāt
motivated; motivating
: to provide with a motive or serve as a motive for
motivate patients to change unhealthy lifestyles
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