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head–to–head
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head–to–head
(adverb)
head–to–head
adverb
head–to–head
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of HEAD–TO–HEAD
:
in a direct competition or contest
The two teams will compete
head-to-head
for the championship.
He'll
go head-to-head
with his toughest opponent in the upcoming debate.
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— head–to–head
adjective
,
always used before a noun
a
head-to-head
competition
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