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spear

[speer] / spɪər /




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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