Example Sentences

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"Nothing to do with Scottie or the players; it's the fans that have spurred me on there."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The president’s pronouncements have spurred market volatility since the early days of his first term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The rise of agentic AI and the push into enterprise AI applications have spurred demand for data-center CPUs to the point of interrupting some supply for consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Australia's vast coastline and small population have spurred its focus on developing robot submarines and fighter jets, with a wary eye on China's naval build-up in the Indo-Pacific.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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