A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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One is in the San Fernando Valley, where public safety, reducing homelessness, providing more affordable housing and spurring economic development have emerged as top issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
She said China risked missing its official target for the year, spurring a recent roll-out of mortgage subsidies for certain home purchases and support for infrastructure investment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
The case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
And so my own hope is if there’s something good that comes of this, it will be spurring conversations like this one, of not only how we kill, but whether we kill.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
I snapped, his anger spurring me into irritation of my own.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
