The establishment of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection as a major cause of several human cancer forms, notably cervical cancer, has spurred development of prophy- lactic and/or therapeutic HPV vaccines for prevention of cervical neoplasia.
Moreover, tenable views of "good" and "bad" that arose in the last few centuries are being radically challenged, most notably by the societal shifts spurred by digital media.
For regulators, Snowden's revelations both undermined confidence in existing legislation (the U.S./EU Safe Harbor) and spurred additional regulation — notably the EU General Data Protection Regulation GDPRR).
Iron mining spurred the early development of the county, notably in Morristown, the county seat.
The Australian Renewable Energy Target (RET) has spurred significant investment in renewable electricity generation, notably wind power, over the past decade.
While media attention and widespread protests have sometimes spurred authorities to take action -- most notably in the 2012 bus case -- it seems many cases are still failing to make it to judgment.
Notably, it underplays the impact of globalization, which intensified competition and spurred businesses to slash labor costs.
But the company's attitude toward risk stands in contrast to that of its competitors, most notably Exxon Mobil, whose searing experience with the Exxon Valdez spill in 1989 spurred a wholesale change in its approach to safety.
From a deal-making perspective, the region's troubles may help spur activity, notably in the financial services sector.
Murray used the partisan crowd at last year's Olympics to his advantage, notably when recording victory over Roger Federer in the final, and admitted the noise spurred him on when two sets down to Verdasco.
The increasing pressure on journalists, and the need for accurate sources of news, has spurred a Foreign Office campaign in support of media freedom this year – launched, notably, by the British ambassador to the Philippines.
