The announcement spurred hopes for a revival of costermongering.

In headier times, G.E.'s announcement might have spurred a market-wide rally.

The announcement spurred an all-out contest among many communities, with elected officials, business leaders and residents lining up to urge the state to bestow the coveted prize on their hometown.

The Wall Street Journal notes that the announcement spurred a rally Wednesday in longer-term Treasurys, the supply of which would be reduced if the buy-back happens.

The announcement of the game spurred more purchases of the Xbox 360 in Japan.

Even so the announcement had spurred new riots out of disgust, the abortive Handlinger Revolt.

"I'm certain this announcement will spur those along," he said.

His announcement of abdication last Thursday spurred them to action.

The announcement spurred several grassroots draft movements, including a well-organized draft campaign started by Dean Rice, a former Thompson political aide, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Still, it is unlikely that Procter's announcement will immediately spur other companies to adopt stricter policies, said Mr. Choe, the Standard & Poor's analyst.