spurring

Example Sentences

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Spurring those talks—and a string of other recent actual and attempted mergers—is copper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Spurring the rushing attack was the emergence of fourth-year running back Rashaad Penny, who gained 671 yards over the last five games of the season, and 135 or more four times.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Spurring economic growth is, after all, one of the goals.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 3, 2022

Spurring investor interest was Bitcoin's purported inflation-proof qualities - it has a capped supply - as record-breaking stimulus packages fuelled rising prices.

From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2021

Spurring their horses, they broke through the low hedge that bordered the road-side, and galloped at a rapid pace across the fields beyond.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles