Sentence examples for not to spur from inspiring English sources

And the proposed increase in gasoline taxes seems designed simply to plug a budget hole, not to spur energy innovation.

Mr. Duisenberg reiterated that the bank's primary mission was not to spur growth, but to curb inflation.

Why then does he suggest that "the proposed increase in gasoline taxes seems designed simply to plug a budget hole, not to spur energy innovation"?

The goal of the TARP was primarily to avert financial meltdown and chaos in the credit markets, not to spur massive increases in bank lending.

This also creates a political environment where the incentive is not to spur innovation, but to protect the already established.

As we encourage the resumption of lending to households and businesses, we must take care not to spur a return of the practices that led to the crisis.

Even when she did come forward with her accusation last fall, after General Smith's appointment, she did not want to spur a formal investigation -- and certainly not a public scandal, they said.

And we have to ask political leaders what will be the future consequences of not combating poverty throughout the world, or of not attempting to spur development in poor nations through trade, cultural understanding, education, and technical assistance?

Mr. Hacker does not expect the networks to ever allow liquor advertising, saying they do not want to spur a full-scale review of all alcohol advertising.

"Would you not try to spur economic growth?

They argue that institutional overhaul and broad economic reforms are not necessary to spur economic growth.