headfirst

Example Sentences

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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

First, the Coens submerge us headfirst into the cold netherworld of a Minnesota winter, where criminals hope that a dusting of fresh, frosty powder will cover their tracks.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Mendoza’s 12-yard touchdown run—which saw him break through one tackle, spin 360 degrees, and leap headfirst across the goal line—gave Indiana a 24-14 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Video footage from the April 30 game shows Markwood falling headfirst over the railing above the Clemente Wall in right field.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Whatever force was holding Roza’s sole to the earth above suddenly gave way, and Roza would have dropped headfirst into the clouds had Finn not caught her, setting her on her numb feet.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby