head-to-head
adverb or adjective
: in a direct confrontation or encounter usually between individuals
teams competing head-to-head for the championship
Examples of head-to-head in a Sentence
it's fitting that the two best teams during the regular season will go head-to-head for the championship
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Agostini seemed unbeatable, having not lost a head-to-head race since 1967.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Scientists have many theories of consciousness, and two recently went head-to-head in a scientific face-off.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Dec. 2025
Survivor 47 After going head-to-head against LaMont (the ultimate winner), Genevieve Mushaluk placed fifth on season 47.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Although polling is early and limited, the survey shows Collins and Mills tied head-to-head at 43%, and Platner with a 1-point lead over Mills, at 43% to 42%.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Dec. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Dec. 2025
Scientists have many theories of consciousness, and two recently went head-to-head in a scientific face-off.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 Dec. 2025
Survivor 47 After going head-to-head against LaMont (the ultimate winner), Genevieve Mushaluk placed fifth on season 47.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Although polling is early and limited, the survey shows Collins and Mills tied head-to-head at 43%, and Platner with a 1-point lead over Mills, at 43% to 42%.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for head-to-head
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“Head-to-head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head-to-head. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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