as in to lead
to serve as leader of
unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement
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as in forefront
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Recent Examples of spearhead
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
He is also remembered for being brought to work for Fox by Barry Diller and spearheading the innovative launch of the juggernaut series Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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
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It's been a year of record velocities in the NHL, spearheaded by Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
He is also remembered for being brought to work for Fox by Barry Diller and spearheading the innovative launch of the juggernaut series Beverly Hills, 90210.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
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To lead, the United States needs bold initiatives that speak to Asian interests.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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At one point, their HVAC unit broke, leading them to call in workers to fix it.Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The appointment, announced on the Catholic feast of the Epiphany, positions McElroy at the forefront of the U.S. Catholic Church as Donald Trump begins his second term as president.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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These issues are at the forefront of Mood Machine (out tomorrow), which is, in part, an investigation into the company’s internal practices.Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gone are the days when a title or a corner office automatically commanded respect.Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is not naturally inclined to go long on contracts with starting pitchers, but the best relievers command shorter deals.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Contributor As technology ventures deeper into realms once reserved for science fiction, Clone Robotics is operating at the leading edge of an emerging and, some might say, provocative field: synthetic human development.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the only way to stay on the leading edge of Gen Z’s evolving purchasing habits is to gain invaluable insights into Gen Z’s changing preferences, pain points, and aspirations.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearhead. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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