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Etymology
Origin of spurred
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at spur 1, -ed 3
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Surveillance footage and photos spurred hope their 10-year-old pup lost roughly 1,000 miles from home would be located, but the worst-case scenarios seemed just as plausible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Worries about interest rates spurred by a surprisingly hot inflation reading collided with growing jitters in the technology sector on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
By this point, Lee recalls being shattered but said the adrenaline spurred him on to raise the alarm.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The investigation was spurred by the missing persons reports, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“They spurred their horses and rode at a run into the retreating mass,” reported Reed.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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