This development spurred a strong upswing in the population.

Over time these residential developments may spur renewed business growth in the area.

However the development in Victory Park to the north may spur a rebirth.

That development may spur consumer spending, which has virtually stalled here.

The verdict is still out, but this development has spurred new research.

"This is the new Boston; development at the waterfront will spur economic growth for the whole city."

The development of the telescope in the 17th century spurred much speculation about the Moon and its possible inhabitants.

That development will mean further urban sprawl, and could spur the creation of additional highways in the area.

The ongoing industrial development of Europe spurred this rapid expansion.

Q. What major developments spurred the country's first drug epidemic, which lasted from 1880 to 1930?