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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

But when he pulled up the spear, he only found mud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Russia's forces have recently gained limited control over a spear of land to the south of Vovchansk that would bring them closer to this target.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 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 bronze giant reached behind her back, pulled out a giant spear with a broad-leaved blade the size of a windshield, and leveled it at us.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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