spurring
- present participle of spur.
Example Sentences
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And European authorities are spurring firms to do better.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Leveraged funds bought $300 billion in derivatives since March, spurring demand for shares, but risk heavy losses if stocks fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Acquisitions in neuroscience, cancer, genetic medicine, and infectious diseases are spurring diversification.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Mr. Flux dug his heels into the Time Suck’s sides, spurring it forward.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
