impulse for

Frequency: 4.53.9 per million words

the driving motivation or reason for something

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Examples (10)

  • The primary impulse for his research was curiosity about the universe.
  • Her strong impulse for justice led her to pursue a career in law.
  • The company's rapid growth was driven by an impulse for innovation.
  • There was a collective impulse for change after the old regime collapsed.
  • He felt a powerful impulse for self-improvement, enrolling in evening classes.
  • The artist's early works showed a clear impulse for abstract expression.
  • A deep-seated impulse for adventure often leads people to travel the world.
  • Many technological advancements stem from a fundamental impulse for efficiency.
  • The leader's impulse for reform was met with both support and resistance.
  • What was the underlying impulse for that controversial decision?