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spearhead

[speer-hed] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd /


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Varga had been destined for big things in Fidesz, having left her job as minister to spearhead Fidesz European election campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It didn’t take long for Acuña to spearhead an academic revolution he knew was emerging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“It’s an incredibly complex project,” said Alicia Glen, who helped spearhead the project under Mayor Bill de Blasio and now runs her own development firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

While the situation is disheartening, Warner is looking to spearhead a positive outcome.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The ancient flint spearhead was manufactured in minutes by a single person, who relied on the advice and help of a few intimate friends.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari