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Etymology
Origin of spurred
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at spur 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Crackdowns are haphazard and often spurred by public sentiment.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
A rare convergence of a powerful El Niño, super king tides and sea level rise spurred by climate change could menace California with record coastal flooding this winter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The chain had officially entered chicken sandwich territory, and this quickly spurred a massive fight with the OG sandwich maker Chick-fil-A, with the two brands throwing jabs at each other online for weeks.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
In the Sun Belt, relatively looser regulatory requirements spurred more new-home construction, which in turn boosted housing supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Instead, spurred by her irrepressible enthusiasm, she invited friends and colleagues to view her precious Surinam sketches and specimens, which she had “dried and well displayed in boxes where they can be seen by all.”
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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