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headlong

[hed-lawng, -long] / ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ /


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But the race to deploy AI agents is running headlong into a scramble for the chips and energy needed to power them.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

But instead, Tatum became the ultimate test of O’Malley’s fix-it-fast approach—by diving headlong into rehab to return before the playoffs in true All-Star form.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

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

That has left the stock market searching for direction after a torrid multiyear rally driven by artificial-intelligence mania has run headlong into the largest oil-supply disruption in history.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

Billy lowered his head and ran, headlong, at the unicorn, as if he were about to butt it with his forehead.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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