- present tense form of spur (3rd person singular).
spurs
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It is pushing the adoption of stablecoins, which in turn spurs demand for Treasury bills as backing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Christensen hopes artists engaging with the river spurs conversation for more equitable green investments that benefit communities and the environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The onset of dementia in Árni spurs his grandson to consider what’s lost when the markers of memory depart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The yen has come under fierce pressure in recent months as the Middle East conflict spurs haven demand for the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
At a signal from the master of revels, the combatants couched their lances and put their spurs to their mounts.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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