Competition is always a good thing; it spurs you on.

Analysts estimated that the merger would spur a wave of consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry.

These statements encourage the leaders of Yesh Atid to confront the Haredim and not compromise on the issue of conscription.

The next blow landed on its hindquarters as his legs spurred the poor animal in the ribs.

Mary goaded Tom to do it.

You can't rush this, Tom.