pep talk

Example Sentences

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The pep talk focused his mind and inspired him to battle through the pain barrier for the remaining six races.

From BBC

And a quick pep talk, if you need one: most neighbors are genuinely happy to meet you!

From Salon

Cady also was the high school coach in Northern California for Oaks Christian coach Mark Amaral and recently dropped by to give a pep talk to the Oaks Christian players.

From Los Angeles Times

Each roughly 25-minute episode feels like a stealth pep talk packed with recommendations and insight, and who among us can’t use one of those?

From Salon

“I could ride along. Give moral support. Maybe a pep talk over lunch?”

From Literature