spearhead
noun
were spearheading
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past progressiveof spearhead.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Barron’s: How do the current Iran talks compare to when you were spearheading negotiations?
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
While Payton and Brees were spearheading the Saints’ assault on offensive records, “Pete was right there for all of that,” Ingram said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2022
But the British Retail Consortium said retailers were "spearheading actions" intended to improve millions of lives.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2019
“That vote was just overwhelming, and women were spearheading that,” said Paul Maslin, a top Jones strategist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2017
“He played a critical role in showing that New Orleans needed to rebound and its own people were spearheading that growth. You can’t take that away.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2016
