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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

The head-on collision exposed the parlous state of the Greek railway network's safety precautions -- despite European Union grants for their modernisation and repeated warnings from unions.

From Barron's • 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

She looked, bracing to meet some new attack head-on.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older