headfirst

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Besides Kjellbin and Savolainen, newlyweds Kim Meylemans and Nicole Silveira are hurtling headfirst toward a marital showdown between Belgium and Brazil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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

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

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

And 1 would slide headfirst, in through Old Mr. Chou’s door, and land in a house without doors or windows.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan