The deaths spurred a review of the inadequate social services provision.
Ringgold died of wounds inflicted in the battle, but his death spurred a significant boost to morale across America.
The death spurred his father to learn all he could about dangerous drugs.
The death of her sister, Jiamin, also spurred her to exact revenge.
His death apparently spurred the city to action.
Now the suspicious death of an American could spur overdue Government action.
Her death spurred passage of a remedial bill she had worked for.
However parents are responding, the death has spurred state officials to look for ways that camps like Mr. Long's might be regulated.
It might seem only natural that the death of a prominent musician should spur fresh curiosity about the life's work.
Roach's death spurred protests and demands for an independent public inquiry.