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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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The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Then the Covid-19 pandemic spurred an unprecedented growth in homeschooling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the summer of 2024, Kuwait announced temporary power cuts in parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it was struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme heat.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Export controls have increased domestic demand for CXMT’s products and spurred the development of innovative workarounds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
Such scholars eagerly read one another’s work, spurred on by new ideas and innovations.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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