spearheaded
Americanadjective
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initiated or led (sometimes used in combination).
Thanks to a recently spearheaded effort by a consortium of wineries, you can now find these fruit wines at your local wine shop.
The "Solar Street" is a student-spearheaded, 18-kilowatt array of solar cells on the roofs of a row of houses.
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like a spear or spearhead in sharpness or triangular shape, or in being precisely targeted or aimed.
The workshop taught me a more spearheaded approach to managing tasks in my business.
The warriors spread out, adopting a spearheaded formation.
verb
Etymology
Origin of spearheaded
First recorded in 1800–10; spearhead ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; spearhead ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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A savvy political consultant, Reilly spearheaded early winning campaigns for some of the most recognizable names in California politics: former U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
He also spearheaded the bank’s negotiations with the federal government and state attorneys general on mortgage-related lawsuits after the 2008 financial crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Despite being one of the Gulf nations targeted during the war, Qatar has spearheaded efforts to get diplomacy back on track.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The move builds on a peace deal, spearheaded by the US and signed last December by the presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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