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

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

People started screaming, and Thandiwe scowled and pulled her kierie and spear free.

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