- present participle of spur.
spurring
Example Sentences
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A small brush fire broke out in Encino on Tuesday afternoon, spurring a brief evacuation warning for areas surrounding the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Acquisitions in neuroscience, cancer, genetic medicine, and infectious diseases are spurring diversification.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Cursor is best known for spurring the rise of “vibe coding,” and, according to Forbes, it recently topped $4 billion in annualized revenue.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
“We have only this to say,” David Ballantine yelled from the deck of the Ocarrion as Magdalys leaned in and jolted the reins, spurring Missy into motion.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
