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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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He said it had spurred him on to pursue the opportunities that were available to him, which ultimately led to him achieving his dream of becoming an actor.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The uncertainty spurred U.S. buyers to snap up metal to avoid paying higher prices later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The sighting of the extremely venomous viper, which has the longest fangs of any snake in the world, spurred the Santa Ana Police Department to issue a public advisory accompanied by exclamation points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
But Muse’s wild popularity and ability to complete complex tasks, such as filling out web forms, has spurred increased “optimism on Meta’s potential AI investment returns,” Post wrote in a Tuesday note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Gryffindor team was losing concentration and the Slytherins, delighted by Malfoy’s foul on Harry, were being spurred on to greater heights.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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