spur for

Frequency: 7.412.0 per million words

Indicates the purpose or goal that the encouragement is intended for.

spurspur + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The research provided a spur for reform.
  • His success was a great spur for others to follow suit.
  • The new policy acts as a spur for economic growth.
  • Lack of resources can be a spur for innovation, forcing creative solutions.
  • Her challenging words served as a spur for him to work harder.
  • The government's incentives were a powerful spur for investment in renewable energy.
  • Sometimes, adversity can be a spur for personal development.
  • The competition provided a strong spur for the athletes to improve their performance.
  • This unexpected victory became a significant spur for the team's morale.
  • Environmental concerns have become a major spur for technological advancement.