head-to-head
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Cooper said Leslie would go head-to-head with some of the Lakers’ players during practice to give herself a bigger challenge and it was impressive to watch her hold her own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
In 1977, Dundee went head-to-head with Jerry Lawler at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, toppling “The King” and taking $2,000 of Lawler’s own money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Why it’s worth seeing: Grande fans know that in addition to her amazing pipes, she’s also a killer comedic talent with the ability to go head-to-head with the likes of Stiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Although the qualifying head-to-head statistics between them do not make pleasant reading for Piastri - Norris is 12-4 ahead - on actual pace, there is not a lot to choose between them over one lap.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ms, Wyman and Addie are also going head-to-head on this third-party business, of course.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
