Example Sentences

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The multiyear housing market slowdown has spurred a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

That park, Dollywood, has become a destination attraction and has spurred development in the Great Smoky Mountains region.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

That effort has spurred the city to green-light more than 40,000 units.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola outbreak has spurred more countries into imposing strict travel restrictions.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

History has moved with pace since then, and Phorenice has spurred it.

From The Lost Continent by Hyne, Charles John Cutcliffe Wright