spurred
Example Sentences
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The rise of agentic AI and the push into enterprise AI applications have spurred demand for data-center CPUs to the point of interrupting some supply for consumer electronics.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
The president’s public declaration was spurred in part by recent conversations between his administration and a politician he has been critical of: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
If anything, it appears the pressure of winning the title has spurred them on.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred its focus on developing robot submarines and fighter jets, with a wary eye on China's naval build-up in the Indo-Pacific.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Most likely, it was Sopha who spurred Elizebeth to get a good education.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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