No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Halpin said the program encourages students to attend college in the state, supports higher rates of employment in the state workforce and motivates students to give back to their universities once employed.—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 However, we were always motivated by doing the right thing, defending our work, and honoring our duty to the American people.—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 The Whitecaps were motivated for the task at hand, with coach Jesper Sørenson instilling belief in his players to back themselves against any opponent.—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Yet his aesthetic practice was motivated less by rulemaking than by curiosity and wit.—Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for motivate
Share