spurred
Example Sentences
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His marriage to Mr. Lemann’s mother survived a “great crisis” spurred by her confinement to a psychiatric institute and an affair with one of the doctors there.
The worldwide moral reckoning spurred many nations, including the United States, to adopt new laws which offer protection to those fleeing persecution.
From Los Angeles Times
Chicano studies was more than just a set of classes for Acuña — it was a philosophy that underscored the ethnic pride and cultural awareness spurred by the Chicano movement of the late 1960s and ’70s.
From Los Angeles Times
Advances in corporate governance spurred by Japanese government initiatives are helping drive up dealmaking activity in the country.
The decision to relocate spurred a shift in his practice from painting to sculpture.
From Los Angeles Times
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