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Recent Examples of headfirst
Season one dives headfirst into the age-old romantic trope of fake dating with music student Hannah Wells, who, in true hockey fashion, is often called Wellsy by her love interest, Garrett Graham.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
While some were embracing the technology headfirst, others say the rollout has been slower.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 21 May 2026
The engine failed 35 minutes into the flight, and the aircraft plunged headfirst into the jungle floor.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Zavala, like Alexandre, quit her job a year and a half ago and jumped in headfirst.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
While some were embracing the technology headfirst, others say the rollout has been slower.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 21 May 2026
The engine failed 35 minutes into the flight, and the aircraft plunged headfirst into the jungle floor.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Zavala, like Alexandre, quit her job a year and a half ago and jumped in headfirst.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headfirst
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Cooper is expected to be in court on Wednesday to be advised of the charge of second-degree assault- strangulation, as well as Cooper, 28, third-degree assault- knowingly or recklessly causing injury, a misdemeanor.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Instead of hitting the moon, as Barbicane had rather recklessly intended, the projectile turns out to be on a free-return trajectory, taking it around the far side of our natural satellite.—
Neil Oseman,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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So, Slater dived headlong into his recovery and rehabilitation.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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While the ad rates for the nightly network fare are dropping faster than Harvey Harding’s post-war Q ratings, the cost of buying time in live sports is galloping headlong in the opposite direction.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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If another family attempts to invade that space, they are hurriedly pushed away by loud squawking and aggressive flying.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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The market for kids’ vintage clothing has heated up precipitously over the last few years, perhaps hitting a boiling point in January when an Eeyore romper from the ’90s sold for over $3,000 on EBay.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The number of immigrants released on parole or bond has dropped precipitously in the following months, experts say.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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No one should approach the AI situation rashly.—
Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headfirst. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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