spearhead

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Varga had been destined for big things in Fidesz, having left her job as minister to spearhead Fidesz European election campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It didn’t take long for Acuña to spearhead an academic revolution he knew was emerging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Indian stocks had their worst day in nearly two years as risk-off sentiment swept the market, spearhead by escalating fighting in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

With pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood missing throughout with injury and Pat Cummins only playing one Test, veteran left-armer Mitchell Starc carried the attack, taking a series-leading 31 wickets.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

He had no way of understanding that Pizarro’s men formed the spearhead of a force bent on permanent conquest, rather than an isolated raid.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond