spear

Example Sentences

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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 energy, you know, climbing up the tower, putting the spear up there.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Instead of making off while he had the advantage, Abel cocked his spear and challenged the owl to descend and fight.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig