spurred

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The operation was privately funded by two German entrepreneurs and spurred intense public debate, with critics suggesting it would only cause the animal distress.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Just as the sporting event has spurred upgrades of museums and the Metro, it’s an impetus to make sure the beaches are camera-ready.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Although we had decades of clinical data validating its effectiveness, it was an observation from a longitudinal study of healthy nurses in the 1980s that spurred the largest bump in hormone usage.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Analysts expect the measures to deliver near-term relief to the beleaguered rupiah, which has been buffeted by the market turmoil spurred by the Middle East conflict, and persistent concerns about Indonesia’s fiscal position and investability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It was spurred in part by a 1962 book called Silent Spring by a woman named Rachel Carson.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan