How to Use headlight in a Sentence

headlight

noun
  • Take a look at how the wiring to the headlight is routed.
    John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Its frame is, ‘This is a deer caught in the headlights.
    Jonathan J. Cooper, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The front headlight of the XF900 is very bright and provides a flat pool of light ahead of the bike.
    Bill Roberson, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Jeff: That is like a deer in the headlights question for me.
    How To Save A Country, The New Republic, 22 June 2023
  • To wash the beanie, simply pop out the headlight and toss it in the washing machine.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The lights at the top of the grille are the LED daytime running lights, while the headlights are mounted lower down.
    Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The girls noticed that the car’s headlights were still on, and Olivia and Sophia went outside to take a closer look.
    Beatrice Hazlehurst, ELLE, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Some children seem frozen, like deer in the headlights, when they are called upon to speak.
    Marisa Cohen, Parents, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The bike had no headlights and was traveling at a fast speed when the crash happened.
    Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 2 Aug. 2023
  • There are five points of light: the big headlight, two lower front lights, rear brake light, and a wrap-around rear brake light.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Her car sustained damage to its front left side, near the headlight.
    Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star, 28 May 2023
  • But the van kept moving until the headlights disappeared over a hill, leaving the ranch in the dark.
    Eli Saslow Erin Schaff, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2024
  • There are also push buttons below the dash to adjust the blade speed and turn the headlight on or off.
    Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
  • But all of the essentials are still present, with headlights, side-view mirrors, and even a Ford badge.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The suspect’s car’s front headlight and bumper should be damaged.
    Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The officer advised him to keep the bike on the sidewalk and install a headlight and taillight on the bike.
    cleveland, 1 July 2022
  • Matthew's car suffered damage on its front left side near the headlight.
    Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 29 May 2023
  • The electric version has an extra set of headlights, a grid of small squares that extend across the front as well as the rear.
    Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The partially shrouded photo above gives us a glimpse at the new DB's headlights and hood.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 May 2023
  • The dirt bike was not street-legal, had no headlight, and was reported to be traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.
    Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Images of the exterior showed small changes that gave the sedan a sleeker front and new headlights.
    Reuters, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • One cool new details is the ability to have the area around the headlights painted to match the body color or trimmed with carbon fiber.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 26 Apr. 2023
  • She was advised about the headlight, and fictitious plates.
    Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022
  • The truck’s headlights went out as the driver headed across the grass toward the pond, police said in the charging documents.
    Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The agency urged drivers to slow down, turn on their headlights and leave braking room for the vehicles in front of them.
    The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Just give your eyes at least 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness — that means no phones, headlights, or flashlights.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The bus’ rooftop fog strobe light was activated, along with its headlights.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024
  • One section of the show demonstrates how all those headlights, streetlights and neon signs affect wildlife.
    Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 May 2023
  • The front of the scooter sleekly integrates a headlight into its case, and the rear has a simple taillight.
    Kevin Williams, Ars Technica, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Others struggle as the night draws on, growing tired and battling the glare from the headlights of their competitors.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023

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