as in head-to-head
in direct confrontation or competition
the underdog team met its more talented opponent head-on and won the hockey game through sheer grit
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State police are investigating a head-on crash early Tuesday on Route 165 in Voluntown that seriously injured two drivers.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
The Ducati motorcycle was going north on Avocado when a southbound Ford Explorer tried to turn east onto Explorer, colliding head-on with the bike, the CHP said.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Her feelings about Porsha are valid, but never addressing them head-on?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Yet, several projects are tackling these challenges head-on, laying the groundwork that could redefine AI’s role.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
The Ducati motorcycle was going north on Avocado when a southbound Ford Explorer tried to turn east onto Explorer, colliding head-on with the bike, the CHP said.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
Her feelings about Porsha are valid, but never addressing them head-on?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Yet, several projects are tackling these challenges head-on, laying the groundwork that could redefine AI’s role.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Head-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-on. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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