Meaning of the word head-to-head in English

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head-to-head

US /ˌhed.təˈhed/
UK /ˌhed.təˈhed/
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Adjective

1.

involving two competitors or groups directly opposing each other

Example:
The two candidates are in a head-to-head battle for the presidency.
They will compete head-to-head in the final round.

Adverb

1.

in direct opposition or competition

Example:
The two teams went head-to-head in the championship game.
They debated head-to-head on the controversial issue.
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