be a spur

Examples (10)

• Competition can be a spur to innovation.
• His encouraging words were a spur to her efforts.
• The challenging deadline will be a spur for the team.
• Sometimes, failure can be a spur to greater success.
• The recent crisis has been a spur for significant changes.
• Praise from a mentor can often be a powerful spur.
• For many athletes, the Olympics are a huge spur to train harder.
• The lack of resources was a spur for them to find creative solutions.
• She hoped his criticism wouldn't discourage him but rather be a spur.
• A clear vision of the future can be an effective spur to action.