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That stadium is spurring roughly $1 billion in planned development, including hundreds of apartments and an extension of the city’s public-transit system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That growth is spurring keen interest from other parts of Wall Street, as well.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The movie is spurring a $15-million capital campaign to support the work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Some coastal cities are seeing ferry ridership bounce back after a decline during the pandemic, and growing interest in water transit is spurring both new types of ferry services and waterfront development.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The impetus being given to aviation at the present time by the prizes offered is spurring the men-birds to their best efforts.

From Marvels of Modern Science by Severing, Paul