Sentence examples for spurred a solution from inspiring English sources
In the 18th century, such a challenge spurred a solution to Newton's famous problem of how to determine longitude at sea. (A clockmaker, John Harrison, won the competition by inventing the marine chronometer).
Russia, like China, has vetoed two Security Council resolutions calling for tougher action against Damascus, while stressing hopes that Annan's plan can spur a political solution.
It spurred a lasting interest in psychiatry.
It has spurred a number of competitors.
The acquisition spurred a fuss.
The opinion spurred a social revolution.
He spurred an international marathon craze.
Sometimes rage spurs a global storytelling movement.
But it could spur a future crisis.
In 2008, Qatar helped settle the Lebanese political impasse, and most recently it spurred the Arab League to propose a solution to the Syrian crisis.
At the White House, officials made a final effort to spur the committee on to a solution.
