spur

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Having pruned the administrative state and cut red tape, experts say Lam will focus on spurring private sector growth and digital and technological progress.

From Barron's

The potential for huge payoffs was meant to spur outsize returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he expects the deal will spur Chinese investment into Canada's auto industry, though he did not provide further details.

From BBC

The attacks have spurred urgent humanitarian concerns, with millions of Ukrainians suffering long periods without electricity and heating during a cold snap where temperatures have dropped to -20C in some parts of the country.

From Barron's

Experts say he will focus on spurring private sector, digital and technological growth as the manufacturing hub seeks to break into the club of upper middle-income countries by the end of the decade.

From Barron's