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head-on

[hed-on, -awn] / ˈhɛdˈɒn, -ˈɔn /




ADVERB
headfirst
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Using drone technology, the research team recorded sperm whales colliding head-on while also observing their surrounding social behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

“In fact, we believe hyperscalers are more likely to attempt head-on competition, going after GPU cloud business as the natural adjacency to traditional cloud,” which could cannibalize CoreWeave’s business.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

A passenger has described "chaos" after two trains collided head-on near Peru's most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

The minivan swerved back into the right lane, narrowly missing a head-on collision with the sedan.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken