spurred
Example Sentences
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His inclusion spurred calls for the couple's depositions.
From BBC
The economy has quickly overheated after three interest rate cuts last year spurred a sharp jump in private demand.
More companies have followed, which has spurred more natural gas production.
The tragedy spurred Don McLean to write “American Pie,” about “the day the music died.”
From Los Angeles Times
The reading event has spurred new bonds from literary discussions — members exchange Instagram handles and invitations to parties.
From Los Angeles Times
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