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- noun One who
spearheads a movement, campaign, etc.
Etymologies
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Examples
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He was a spearheader of the ACT UP organization, and drew fame from his 1993 book "Queer in America".
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public Susan Marie Kovalinsky 2010
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OnLive headed to the UK through BT partnership - Streaming games on demand spearheader OnLive has announced a partnership with BT, whereby the British communications firm has taken a 2.6 percent share in the company and will have the exclusive rights to bundle OnLive service with its broadband packages in the UK.
Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now ,Jim Dalrymple 2010
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George H. W Bush was the spearheader on that program but was signed into law by Clinton.
Blogger News Network 2009
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George H. W Bush was the spearheader on that program but was signed into law by Clinton.
Blogger News Network 2009
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