spurring

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Mortgage rates dropped below 6% in late February, spurring optimism for a robust spring, which is typically the busiest time of year in the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

It became a viral sensation, spurring countless inspired products from Crumbl Cookies to Shake Shack desserts as well as major chocolate brands like Lindt and Godiva taking their own stab at the pistachio-filled confection.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Analysts described the deal at the time as a "natural fit" for Meta, with founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg spurring the firm's AI development.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

And it’s spurring the creation of hardware such as smartglasses and robots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Both Uglúk and Grishnákh shouted, spurring them on to a last effort.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien