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unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of spearheaded
The book option was spearheaded by Studiocanal Stories, the studio’s new label dedicated to literary adaptations, with Angela Cheng Caplan of Cheng Caplan Company negotiating on McFadden’s behalf.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The company’s label Studiocanal Stories, which is focused on literary adaptations, spearheaded the book option.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
An app known as Host Ready was spearheaded by students in the morning program who worked closely with the two Lee’s Summit Rotary Clubs.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The Fort Worth Zoo launched an Asian elephant breeding program in 1986 and spearheaded a conservation organization known as the International Elephant Foundation in 1998.
—Harriet Ramos
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The first large-scale Mother's Day celebration was held in Philadelphia in 1908 after efforts spearheaded by Jarvis.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Musician Beyoncé, actor Nicole Kidman and tennis star Venus Williams serve as co-hosts alongside magazine executive Anna Wintour, who has long spearheaded the event.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
But Randle’s disposition spearheaded Minnesota’s approach.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026
One of the most thorough investigations was the Strad3D project, spearheaded in 2006 by the late George Bissinger.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The company’s label Studiocanal Stories, which is focused on literary adaptations, spearheaded the book option.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
An app known as Host Ready was spearheaded by students in the morning program who worked closely with the two Lee’s Summit Rotary Clubs.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The Fort Worth Zoo launched an Asian elephant breeding program in 1986 and spearheaded a conservation organization known as the International Elephant Foundation in 1998.
—Harriet Ramos
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The first large-scale Mother's Day celebration was held in Philadelphia in 1908 after efforts spearheaded by Jarvis.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Musician Beyoncé, actor Nicole Kidman and tennis star Venus Williams serve as co-hosts alongside magazine executive Anna Wintour, who has long spearheaded the event.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
But Randle’s disposition spearheaded Minnesota’s approach.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 May 2026
One of the most thorough investigations was the Strad3D project, spearheaded in 2006 by the late George Bissinger.
—ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearheaded
Verb
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And that caused Philadelphia’s ownership group, led by Sixers governor Josh Harris, to part ways with team president Daryl Morey and search for a new strategic voice to lead basketball operations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Morton also led the Broncos to two different division titles and three playoff berths during his six seasons with the franchise.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Wembanyama, who had 11 points and 15 rebounds to go along with his blocks, commanded the pace of floor from the start.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Even in death, John Sterling commanded multiple spaces at Yankee Stadium on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Spearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearheaded. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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