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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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A 120,000-year-old deer skeleton, also discovered in Germany, shows a spear wound where the pelvic bone was thinnest, suggesting that the hunter knew exactly where to aim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Most importantly sharpening the tip of the spear — get the offensive line right.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

They mouth thank you as they spear a noodle one-handed, already fielding another call from the office.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Someone joined me, and I glanced over to see Thandiwe joining the pursuit, her spear drawn.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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