spear
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In one, it sat on a tiny plate beside a chilled vermouth cocktail garnished with a pearl onion on a spear.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 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
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
The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 23, 2026
He put on his snowshoes, got his shovel and spear, and went to read his book.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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