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motived

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past tense of motive

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About 35% of Indian Americans who planned to vote Democrat in the midterms said they were motivated by opposition to Republicans, rather than support for Democrats, per the Carnegie report.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attributed a cyberattack involving the Italian foreign minister’s personal data to pro-Russian hackers who were purportedly motivated by the NATO country’s strong support for Ukraine.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2026

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The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

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Crow-Armstrong was always known for his speed, defensive prowess and hitting skills, but this year saw Crow-Armstrong unleash a power surge as the Cubs’ leadoff hitter that energized baseball fans in Chicago and elsewhere.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
The Jets came out energized by the crowd booing and taunting Hellebuyck to express their anger and jumped to a 2-0 lead.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

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Tipp alleges Sanders and his representatives fraudulently induced him to surrender his rights through a retroactive work-for-hire agreement shortly after Sanders became CU’s head coach in December 2022.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
For the uninitiated, glycation—which can be UV-induced—occurs when excess sugars in the skin bind to its structural proteins.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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Rocha said rising prices, fuel costs and affordability are driving much of that frustration — the same issues that have animated voters nationwide.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Now, with the release of the feature-length animated The Cat in the Hat, the company kicks off an anticipated three-film slate and a year-long celebration of Geisel’s seven decades of influence.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

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