spear
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He has repeatedly referred to California as “the tip of the spear of climate change,” including after last January’s Palisades Fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
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
Fighters wrap ropes around their punching hand, named "the spear", and block oncoming blows with the other, referred to as the "shield".
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
It only winced, and fending off the spear with one claw, it ripped off Abel’s cape with the other.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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