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headfirst

[hed-furst] / ˈhɛdˈfɜrst /
ADVERB
recklessly
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ADVERB
in a direct manner
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“I really dove headfirst into refinancing my mortgage, changing my deeds, understanding investments,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

He has, however, run headfirst into significant obstacles, both from the public and key institutions that have curtailed his ambitions.

From BBC Feb. 24, 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

It was more than just romantic; it was the push I needed to dive headfirst back into studying.

From Salon Jan. 18, 2026

Chase dove headfirst over the bank and rolled, stopping just before he hit the water.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith



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