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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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John van Rooyen regularly surfs and spear fishes at the Tinley Manor beach, about 2 miles from where he lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“The real tip of the spear is when we can create an AI protagonist,” he said, imagining audiences emotionally investing in AI-generated stars — say, a Clint Eastwood-type figure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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

Abel made himself snowshoes and went to his book with a homemade shovel in one arm, his spear in the other.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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