head-to-head

Example Sentences

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However, the primaries will define those head-to-head races to come and better inform the odds of Democrats toppling Republican incumbents, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s a jungle primary, in which the top two finishers advance to a head-to-head general election this fall.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Their dearth of head-to-head battles is a surprise considering the sport’s pecking order is currently Scheffler and McIlroy…and then everyone else.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The funniest thing for me was when he did the head-to-head with Filip Hrgovic a few fights ago.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The six-figure purse that was being discussed would be the richest prize ever for a head-to-head confrontation in any sport other than boxing.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady