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

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

Before it could sink in I rolled headfirst into a foxhole.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac