spurred

Example Sentences

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The president’s pronouncements have spurred market volatility since the early days of his first term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

His report on the Enigma Network spurred Hong Kong’s largest financial investigation to date.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As for recent private credit worries, AI has spurred an investor flight from some funds with heavy exposure to software businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The White House said the threat of tariffs had already spurred pharmaceutical firms to promise $400bn investments in the US.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

My sister and the girl wanted to be left alone, but also wanted me and the boy to want to play with them, so they spurred us to do tricks that they would judge.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri