Example Sentences

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Management noted at the time that tariff hikes had spurred large retailers to cut back on their advertising spend, which in turn hurt Pinterest’s top line.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Within hours, thousands had spurred into protest, especially young women.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

Mohammad Mahmoud, the lawyer hired by Salaymah, said that although the war had spurred Israel’s judiciary to issue harsher sentences, there was still a chance Ayham could avoid prison because of his young age.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023

She dismissed as "completely untrue" rumours that pressure from authorities in China had spurred efforts to roll up the operation.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

I told her he’s a great guy, a caring and supportive soul who had spurred me to reunite with my family.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana