spurred
Example Sentences
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The incident spurred Health Department authorities to warn those who had handled the bat or might have come into contact with the creature to contact their healthcare provider.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Nancy Tengler, CEO of Laffer Tengler Investments, compared the market reaction to the selloff spurred by China’s open-source DeepSeek model last year that created “a tremendous opportunity” for investors who bought the dip.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
In the summer of 2024, Kuwait announced temporary power cuts in parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it was struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme heat.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Now, a new frozen-yogurt craze is being spurred by gut health, luxe vibes, long lines—and customers posting online about those lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
I stay quiet, not sure what’s spurred this, not wanting to ruin it.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
