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head-on

adverb

ˈhed-ˈȯn

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 More:Man dead after crashing head-on into tree in south Louisville The interchange at I-265 and New Cut Road closed to traffic shortly after the crash, but at 7:27 a.m., Louisville Metro Emergency Services reported the roadway had reopened. —

Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2024 Mars — the planet of action, aggression and desire — is known for its impulsive energy and eagerness to tackle obstacles head-on. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Sunak, who is of Indian origin, became Britain's first prime minister of colour in October 2022 after winning a race to lead the Conservatives that year. 'Tell the truth' Badenoch promised on Saturday to tackle problems in the party head-on. —

Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024 Instead of fearing this feeling and running from it, use this month as a great opportunity to face your inner demons head-on as the Devil card arrives. —

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for head-on