headfirst
adverb
head·first
ˈhed-ˈfərst 
1
: with the head foremost
dove headfirst into the waves
2
headfirst
adjective
Examples of headfirst in a Sentence
She dove into the water headfirst.
She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
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One deputy appeared to grab the inmate from behind and slam him headfirst into the wall, without a clear provocation.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The interaction happened within seconds and footage showed Vu hit the pavement headfirst.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Many companies have jumped headfirst into the generative AI (genAI) craze, but not all will make it out unscathed.
—Forrester, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Since joining the cast in Season 2, Dr. Heavenly has consistently delivered iconic one-liners, loyalty to her friends, and a willingness to dive headfirst into drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The interaction happened within seconds and footage showed Vu hit the pavement headfirst.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Many companies have jumped headfirst into the generative AI (genAI) craze, but not all will make it out unscathed.
—Forrester, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Since joining the cast in Season 2, Dr. Heavenly has consistently delivered iconic one-liners, loyalty to her friends, and a willingness to dive headfirst into drama.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headfirst. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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