headlong

Example Sentences

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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

Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Another way to gain food exposure without running headlong into U.S. consumer pressures is geographic diversification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Saturday's Anfield horror show at the hands of Nottingham Forest was a headlong fall into the abyss.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

The challenger spun around in surprise, and Pax charged him headlong.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker