headfirst
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That’s why people sell their stocks in a panic during a market correction and/or go heavy in gold, dive headfirst into bonds and cash vehicles instead, only to regret it later.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
This is roughly analogous to me asserting that running headfirst into a telephone pole at a full sprint will not affect my health because I do not “intend” to concuss myself.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Rays shortstop Taylor Ward cut off the throw in front of the base and cut down Tucker as he slid headfirst for the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“I really dove headfirst into refinancing my mortgage, changing my deeds, understanding investments,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
He’d gotten out of it in the night and crawled in headfirst and then twisted the opening around his feet.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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