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spearhead
[ speer-hed ]
noun
- any person, contingent, or force that leads an attack, undertaking, etc.:
Cuba was the spearhead of the independence movement within Latin America.
spearhead
/ ˈspɪəˌhɛd /
noun
- the pointed head of a spear
- the leading force in a military attack
- any person or thing that leads or initiates an attack, a campaign, etc
verb
- tr to lead or initiate (an attack, a campaign, etc)
Word History and Origins
Origin of spearhead1
Example Sentences
This "remarkable digital transformation" was "spearheaded" by Bawumia, news website African Business reported, while Ghanaian newspaper The Chronicle hailed Bawumia's "expertise in global digital transformation".
The firebrand Florida politician is perhaps best known for spearheading the effort to unseat then-Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy last year.
In the last two months of the 2024 election cycle, he spearheaded a Trump campaign initiative called "Make America Healthy Again".
In this role, he spearheaded the historic bus boycott, rallying thousands of Bristolians to stand together against the Bristol Omnibus Company's refusal to hire Black and Asian drivers.
Bonmati also spearheaded Spain's charge to the inaugural Women's Nations League title in February with four goals, including one in their 2-0 win over France in the final.
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