spur
Example Sentences
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News of the controversy online spurred some to speak up in favor of the design.
From Los Angeles Times
The gold card currently remains an addition to the EB-5 program, a lengthier process for receiving permanent residency that requires an investment of at least $800,000 in a project that spurs economic development.
From Barron's
This month’s lackluster employment numbers spurred talk that artificial intelligence is destroying jobs.
Beyond that, the firm believes cloud and AI monetization will become an ever-larger piece of Microsoft’s business, spurring growth and margin expansion in the coming years.
From Barron's
The bolstered business has helped spur an economic comeback in Roma and Condesa, ground zero for gentrification.
From Los Angeles Times
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