as in leads
to serve as leader of
unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement
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Verb
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The boot-hitting has come in handy; Tait-Jones leads the country in free throw attempts and makes (210 for 274 from the line).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025 -
The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Blue and white Toyota vans, which passed for a bus system, whizzed by, packed with passengers.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Teamsters have contended before the National Labor Relations Board that the drivers, who are easily identifiable by their distinctive gray-blue Amazon uniforms and matching vans, should be considered direct employees of the company.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Spearheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearheads. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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