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Headlong (Adverb)

In a hasty and foolhardy manner; "he fell headlong in love with his cousin".

She invested headlong in the new business venture without thoroughly researching the market.
The adventurous traveler leapt headlong into whitewater rafting on their first day in Colorado.
In his youth, he plunged headlong into a reckless lifestyle that nearly cost him his freedom.
The young executive embarked headlong on a complete rebranding of the company without input from colleagues.
The new policy was rushed headlong into law, despite strong opposition from many in the community.

With the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base".

The diver plunged headlong into the icy waters below.
The crowd rushed headlong through the stadium gates as the concert was about to start.
The athlete sprinted headlong towards the finish line, exhaustion evident on her face.
She fell headlong onto the floor as her heels tripped on the uneven surface.
The daredevil skateboarder careened headlong down the steep hill, narrowly avoiding a crash.

At breakneck speed; "burst headlong through the gate".

The skier tumbled headlong down the mountain after losing her balance on the slope.
In a frantic attempt to catch the bus, she sprinted headlong through the crowded streets.
Without another thought, the excited child leaped headlong into the pool.
Fearing the worst, the firefighters rushed headlong into the burning building.
The group plunged headlong into the dark forest, desperate to escape the treacherous terrain.