- present participle of spur.
spurring
Example Sentences
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Barkin warned that temporary shocks spurring inflation this year could drag on and new cost pressures could develop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
"The value of the data economy extends far beyond direct investment into spurring innovation, research and development," Orpo added.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
It’s all being captured on a world-famous livestream, spurring mixed reactions from fans who are still reeling from Jackie’s passing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Instead, the psychological tease convinces the player that a win is imminent, spurring them to pay for another try.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Instead of turning back or spurring the horse in a bid for escape, the stranger reined in and slowly approached the bandits, who stood in a crescent, blocking the path.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
