spur

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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

The Epstein files release rocked Norway’s political establishment, spurring an investigation into a former prime minister and drawing a public apology from the country’s crown princess.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other analysts also expect the foldable iPhone to spur heavy customer interest.

From Barron's