- present participle of spur.
spurring
Example Sentences
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They include food shortages, water contamination, plumbing stoppages, lost mail, and mental health decay, spurring some crew members to jump ship.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures retreated after the EIA reported an above-estimate 36 Bcf weekly inventory build, extending the storage surplus to 198 Bcf from 195 Bcf, despite hot weather spurring high electricity demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The company said its “new business model” agreements, which offer improved visibility into customer demand, are spurring confidence in these targets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
And European authorities are spurring firms to do better.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Magdalys had heard enough; she leaned forward, spurring her mount into a charge.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
