spear
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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
Russia's forces have recently gained limited control over a spear of land to the south of Vovchansk that would bring them closer to this target.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Instead of making off while he had the advantage, Abel cocked his spear and challenged the owl to descend and fight.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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