spurred
Example Sentences
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The attacks have spurred urgent humanitarian concerns, with millions of Ukrainians suffering long periods without electricity and heating during a cold snap where temperatures have dropped to -20C in some parts of the country.
From Barron's
With supply still squeezed and an increase in demand spurred by lower mortgage rates, “I expect homes to start selling for more than asking price again,” he adds.
From Barron's
When the protests, initially spurred by economic woes, began in late December, Refael consistently got answers.
From Los Angeles Times
The company announced positive Phase 3 trial results for a drug to treat inflammatory bowel disease on July 23, while recent takeover speculation has spurred the stock higher.
Meanwhile, gold and silver rose sharply as the Powell probe and an intensifying crackdown on protests in Iran spurred a flight to safe-havens.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
