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spurring

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﹒The act of urging a horse forward by using spurs.

﹒The process of stimulating, encouraging, or inciting an activity or development.

﹒The act of piercing or pricking with a sharp object.

Examples

﹒The sudden drop in interest rates is spurring a wave of new investment in the housing market.

﹒The coach's halftime speech was instrumental in spurring the team to a dramatic comeback victory.

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