spear
Example Sentences
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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
“Coinbase is at the tip of the spear in everything in the United States related to crypto,” said Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital and a longtime crypto investor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
The first one raised her spear higher yet, and he flinched.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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