spurred

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They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Many of the bills were spurred by AI developer Anthropic’s recent spat with the Pentagon, which raised questions about the Defense Department’s guardrails for keeping a human involved when AI is used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Artificial intelligence has spurred historic demand for memory while supply remains tight, resulting in skyrocketing prices and wider margins.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A decade of Austin’s policy changes, including zoning reforms and streamlined permits, spurred a construction boom and increased housing supply.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The men spurred their horses and descended into town.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson