spurred
Example Sentences
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The hit TV series has spurred fans to create dance parties and merch themed to the show, creating a welcoming community with mutual love for the queer hockey romance along the way.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s doubtful given that it has already spurred many billionaires to decamp.
It was not bravery but something wilder and more urgent that spurred Christopher off the table.
From Literature
The stand off has spurred calls for diplomacy from regional actors and allies of the rival countries.
From Barron's
Hafsa, a mental health student, was spurred to act after an acquaintance delayed seeking medical help for their child, meaning the youth's condition deteriorated by the time they sought help.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
