spear
Example Sentences
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The Wisconsin locals trying to spear a 200-pound fish.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 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
That energy, you know, climbing up the tower, putting the spear up there.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
I pulled hard to the right, forcing a sudden lurch as Nergal shot past me, his spear tip shredding the side of the chariot.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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