as in toe-to-toe
in direct confrontation or competition
it's fitting that the two best teams during the regular season will go head-to-head for the championship
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head-on
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Here’s where brands are shifting their focus to address this complexity head-on. Data Gravity Your first-party data is your most valuable asset.—
Richard Jones,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025 -
And, ironically, those who address their anxiety head-on often emerge as stronger, more empathetic leaders.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Head-to-head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-to-head. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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