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headfirst

[hed-furst] / ˈhɛdˈfɜrst /
ADVERB
recklessly
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ADVERB
in a direct manner
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Weston said that anyone who fancies "throwing themselves headfirst down a mountain" should take the opportunity.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

On each project, she bears a new side to herself, often diving headfirst into the depths of her identity, love life and womanhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

His helmet-wearing partner appeared to be in such a hurry that he dived headfirst onto the platform, police said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

And in the chain of events her departure causes, Anderson dives headfirst into the film’s more intimate elements, presenting a soulful and darkly humorous counterpart to the film’s cold, violent first act.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

Ella dove headfirst into the soft, round middle of her grandmother, inhaling as much of her scent as she could: a little honey, a little lavender, and a little butter.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton



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