as in recklessly
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Adverb
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Wedged headfirst in a narrow crevice 400 feet under the ground, rescuers spent over 24 hours trying to free him.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025 -
Despite the issues with Burgin, Jackson has dived headfirst into being a working mom and found joy on the journey.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Mayday charges forward, rebel snipers posted on nearby rooftops begin firing, and Wharton is hastily shepherded away.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Headily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headily. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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