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Discover LudwigThe phrase "spurred on" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who is inspired to take action or to do something that they weren't previously doing. For example, "The prospect of getting a promotion spurred him on to work hard and prove himself to his superiors."
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This one, obviously, was spurred on by Trump.
We felt really spurred on afterwards".
Memories of Srebrenica spurred on decision-makers.
A few are spurred on to further acts of courage.
What spurred on Bouyeri is probably not so different from what spurred on the young men on July 7.
"New technology is going to be spurred on by putting a price on carbon", Kim said.
Kotelko used to train like that — spurred on by her severe Hungarian coach.
This effort was spurred on by cold-war economics and national security concerns.
Nevertheless, spurred on by her brother's death, Nance was determined to succeed as a professional pharmacist.
"I think a lot of time atmosphere is spurred on by offense.
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Or were they spurred on--or even instigated--by Bowie?
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