Sentence examples for general spur from inspiring English sources

The scientific understanding about the climate that this U.N. process has generated and the general spur to action it provides is valuable.

In 2002 the state attorney general, spurred by complaints of mismanagement, forced out the group's leadership.

It was from the far left that Luis Suárez struck to make it 2-0 – and secure a remarkable 29th goal of the season – as in general, Spurs were stretched and strained by a Liverpool side who are clearly capable of winning in a variety of ways.

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The courts in Mexico often render decisions without explanation that seem odd to the general public, spurring conspiracy theories.

A8 A senior United Nations official says that Secretary General Kofi Annan, spurred by allegations of fraud and mismanagement in the handling of the oil-for-food aid program in Iraq, is attempting to embark on a series of changes in how the organization is organized and does business.

The battle over American General is spurring the European giants to take special notice of the U.S market.

Edith Cooper, EVP and Global Head of Human Capital Management, Goldman Sachs, David Kohler, President & CEO of Kohler Co., and R.C. Buford, President of Sports Franchises, Spurs Sports and Entertainment; General Manager, San Antonio Spurs, recently joined the COLE Advisory Board.

Mr. Khatri said Maoists had hoped the general strike would spur an enormous public uprising that would topple the government.

Sometimes a specific event rather than a general cause can spur you into action.