spear-carrier

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Recent Examples of spear-carrier Simpson emerged as a spear-carrier for Social Security benefit cuts in 2010, when he was appointed the GOP co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established by Barack Obama as a sop to conservative deficit hawks. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spear-carrier
Noun
  • Long after golf season has ended, Cusick will try to earn a roster spot on the Purdue football team as a walk-on.
    Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
  • For now, walk-on Terrell Walden stands as the No. 5 back.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Scenes are often crowded with supernumeraries.
    Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
    Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
Noun
  • Sony rolled a new trailer of the sequel at CinemaCon, the movie theater trade show that’s currently unfolding at Caesars Palace. Macchio, whose performance in the original film continues to inspire and prove relevant, introduced a few scenes with his next-gen costar Wang.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
  • On Instagram on Monday, Daniels' former costars and Pod Meets World rewatch podcast hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong wished him a happy birthday.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In real life, the Oscar-winning actress found love with cinematographer, Daniel Moder.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • On Her Harrowing Scenes At Ellis Island & What More To Expect From Her Journey To Montana Here, the actress talks about finding inspiration for the role and whether Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves) will rue the day when Mamie finds her.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Spear-carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spear-carrier. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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