spurred
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, warnings about potential dangers of AI have spurred calls for coordinated action to slow the technology's development.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The company is battling fierce competition in the anti-obesity sector, where its hugely successful Ozempic and Wegovy treatments have spurred rivals to catch up.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
To make matters worse, Clear Lake has struggled with dramatic blooms of toxic algae, spurred by stretches of hot summer days with little wind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
That, coupled with a series of tragic cases in recent weeks, spurred the government into action.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
It was the sight of his dying mother that spurred Hamlet’s revenge at last.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
