spearheading

Example Sentences

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And, for 25 years, founder John Wyatt has been spearheading the effort.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Earlier this week, the FBI said it was spearheading an effort to look for connections, working with the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, as well as state and local officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was spearheading an effort to organize a coalition that’s able to “collectively ensure” the Strait of Hormuz stays open, including by potentially providing demining equipment, radar technology and frigates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, spearheading a comfortable 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Their figure of £ 1 million was forwarded to Henry Thomas Tizard, the Oxford University chemistry don spearheading his country’s scientific effort in the war.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik