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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Recent Examples of head-on Unlike modern crocodiles, which lie in wait to grab and drown their pray, this beast possessed the kind of build and the dentition for tackling animals head-on and tearing through hide and flesh. New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025 For Wolves, the situation with Strand Larsen is far from straightforward and is one where financial sense and sporting reality meet head-on. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 But, once again, the challenge is something this group takes head-on, and Rice knows the main factor in making sure this operation runs smoothly. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025 The vehicles collided head-on at the intersection, officers said. Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for head-on
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  • In a head-to-head with Cuomo, Mamdani still leads with 42 percent compared to 31 percent.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The biggest movers in the poll were Florida State and Alabama after the Seminoles’ 31-17 victory in their head-to-head matchup.
    Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And that's a good thing, because the alternative is a face-to-face confrontation.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Head-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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