One theatrical property, often referred to as "The Gun," drew so much attention that it actually spurred considerable fan mail, often so addressed.

And this may depress the market and actually spur even more redemptions.

But planning and land-use experts say that moratoriums alone do little to stop development and may actually spur it on.

How much do book clubs and all the hoopla surrounding them actually spur the sales of books?

In fact, Mr. Raiff, for one, said the charges may finally have lifted a cloud of uncertainty from the market and could actually spur more deals.

But that can actually spur growth in subsequent quarters, as manufacturers increase production to restock.

"I agree," he said, thinking that this finding might actually spur their research.

Was the Crystal Shard actually spurring the coup, as Lady Lolth often did among the houses in Menzoberranzan?

"What we're getting right now is a perverse positive," Mr. Seiders said, explaining that instead of inhibiting sales activity, the higher rates are actually spurring people into action.

Did the controversy actually spur sales of the guide, which was being sold sold only on the Kindle platform?