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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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In one, it sat on a tiny plate beside a chilled vermouth cocktail garnished with a pearl onion on a spear.

From Salon Aug. 1, 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

About a mile away on the ice, Ryan Rashid, 31, stared at a radar display, while Shane Steffen, 34, stood ready to plunge his spear into the water.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Mo had picked up a long, jagged spear of coral.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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