spearheaded

Example Sentences

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The sweep, spearheaded by prosecutors in Keelung, targeted six individuals who were subsequently summoned on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, who spearheaded the effort, said she understood why the city’s budget analysts were wary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Dr Kelly spearheaded efforts to rejuvenate Glasgow in the 1980s, launching the famous Glasgow's Miles Better campaign before later becoming the rector of the University of Glasgow.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He spearheaded the launch of wearable products like the Apple Watch and AirPods.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela