spear

Example Sentences

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He has repeatedly referred to California as “the tip of the spear of climate change,” including after last January’s Palisades Fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

Last year, the 18-year-old "second spear carrier" found himself playing the lead in the Royal Shakespeare Company's new production of Macbeth.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

That day we played for too long—climbing trees and seeing who could throw his stick or his spear the farthest.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola