spurred
Example Sentences
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The parties and incidents that spurred the charges took place from June 1, 2020, to May 3, 2021, according to the criminal complaint.
From Los Angeles Times
That has spurred Beijing to enhance its homegrown capabilities.
Higher oil prices spurred by the conflict might also pressure regional currencies weaker, given several countries in Asia are net oil importers.
Management noted at the time that tariff hikes had spurred large retailers to cut back on their advertising spend, which in turn hurt Pinterest’s top line.
From Barron's
His inclusion spurred calls for the couple's depositions.
From BBC
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