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The case was seen to have spurred authorities to limit children's access to social media, which began earlier this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In recent weeks, warnings about potential dangers of AI have spurred calls for coordinated action to slow the technology's development.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
They also acknowledged delays in recent vote counting have spurred frustration, and promised to speed the process through other solutions — including by investing millions into new election infrastructure and vote processing capabilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Higher rates, after all, would cause investors to reassess the valuations they place on stocks, particularly the riskier growth companies that have spurred the market to record highs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
He would have spurred the pony faster, but his father made them dismount beside the bridge and approach on foot.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
