A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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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
They include food shortages, water contamination, plumbing stoppages, lost mail, and mental health decay, spurring some crew members to jump ship.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures retreated after the EIA reported an above-estimate 36 Bcf weekly inventory build, extending the storage surplus to 198 Bcf from 195 Bcf, despite hot weather spurring high electricity demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The company said its “new business model” agreements, which offer improved visibility into customer demand, are spurring confidence in these targets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 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
