spur to

Frequency: 7.513.2 per million words

Indicates what the encouragement leads to or stimulates.

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Examples (10)

  • The new policy was a significant spur to economic growth in the region.
  • His early success served as a powerful spur to greater efforts throughout his career.
  • Intense market competition often acts as a spur to rapid innovation in technology.
  • Sometimes, facing limited resources can be a spur to unexpected creativity and problem-solving.
  • The recent financial crisis provided a strong spur to much-needed reform in the banking sector.
  • Her encouraging words were a crucial spur to his confidence when he was feeling down.
  • The government's tax incentives are intended to be a spur to foreign investment and job creation.
  • Finding a mentor can be a significant spur to personal development and career advancement.
  • Paradoxically, initial failure can sometimes become a powerful spur to ultimate success if one learns from it.
  • The urgent deadline proved to be the final spur to immediate action from the team.