as in one-on-one
in direct confrontation or competition
that inexperienced, upstart candidate will be going eyeball-to-eyeball with a senator who's a skilled debater
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Adverb
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Go face-to-face with the person of the moment.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026 -
This face-to-face interaction contrasts with online chess, where players often encounter trolling and unsportsmanlike behavior.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Though Edmonton sat back and trapped more at times, including late in the year, their pace and personnel allowed for plenty of chances in three head-to-head meetings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Who won the head-to-head games between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia this season?—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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One accelerant of America’s decline as a superpower will be that former allies will look elsewhere for their safety, while adversaries will recalculate the right time to challenge Washington head-on.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Ford then collided head-on with a Lincoln MKX, the sheriff's office said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Eyeball-to-eyeball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyeball-to-eyeball. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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