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headlong

[hed-lawng, -long] / ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /


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The stock-market rally has run headlong into a series of challenges—some new, and some familiar.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

But the race to deploy AI agents is running headlong into a scramble for the chips and energy needed to power them.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

But that’s not stopping the companies developing quantum hardware and software from speeding headlong into the public markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

The old cast remember who they were and throw themselves headlong into their parts; the newcomers, who are given a lot to do, keep up, and it’s a shame we won’t see more of them.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

The young mouse rushed headlong back to the nest, rummaged in the haversack and found a stout climbing rope.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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