spurred
Example Sentences
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The disaster paradoxically spurred an economic boom in the fast-growing city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
By this point, Lee recalls being shattered but said the adrenaline spurred him on to raise the alarm.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The sighting of the extremely venomous viper, which has the longest fangs of any snake in the world, spurred the Santa Ana Police Department to issue a public advisory accompanied by exclamation points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Strong economic growth, spurred in part by the AI build-out, has helped to dampen demand for bonds at a time when competition for investor capital is particularly fierce.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The men spurred their horses and descended into town.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
