spear·head
ˈspir-ˌhed 
1
: the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2
: a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
spearheaded; spearheading; spearheads
: to serve as leader or leading element of
Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
Noun
Her book was the spearhead of the clean water movement.
Verb
She spearheaded the campaign for better schools.
The movement was spearheaded by the teachers' union.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Each aims to further the spearhead of its work: community violence intervention.
—Dakin Andone and Emma Tucker, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Over the decades, the nonprofit has spearheaded the development of the 211 local helpline, provided financial management services to families in need and funded rental assistance and eviction prevention efforts.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The discovery came to light when photos of the artifacts, including weapons, bronze spearheads, necklaces and shield bosses, were shared with the Provincial Heritage Protection Office in the city of Szczecin, according to a statement from the West Pomeranian Police, published Friday.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Each aims to further the spearhead of its work: community violence intervention.
—Dakin Andone and Emma Tucker, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
The document, a 900-page policy agenda spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and other right-wing groups, proposes a total overhaul of the executive branch by the next conservative administration.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Over the decades, the nonprofit has spearheaded the development of the 211 local helpline, provided financial management services to families in need and funded rental assistance and eviction prevention efforts.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearhead. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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spearhead
1 of 2 noun
spear·head
-ˌhed
1
: the head or point of a spear
2
: a person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or attack)
spearhead
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as leader of
spearhead a campaign for better schools
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