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
Most importantly sharpening the tip of the spear — get the offensive line right.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 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
The darkness maybe wasn’t quite as intense, but she could only see Bob because of the glint of his white hair and the point of his spear.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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