spurring

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Asian equities and government bonds rose Thursday after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were advancing, spurring hopes of a deal to end the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

That measure, if approved, would have deprived the city of an average of $860 million per year over five years, spurring deep cuts to city services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It is a remarkable climb-down, underscoring the difficulty of spurring the transition to electric vehicles even in an authoritarian country that brooks little dissent.

From Barron's • May 19, 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

Europe had grown prosperous after the Thirty Years’ War, spurring a demand for luxury and worldly acquisition.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman