headlong
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The old cast remember who they were and throw themselves headlong into their parts; the newcomers, who are given a lot to do, keep up, and it’s a shame we won’t see more of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Re-entry will rush headlong into the need for energy to power the AI data centers being built in the state.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
It’s fun, headlong reading with a shot of melancholy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
Saturday's Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
I fell headlong into the brush at the bottom of the sandy bank and lay still.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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