spurred
Example Sentences
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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
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
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