running head

American

noun

Printing.

a descriptive word, phrase, title, or the like, usually repeated at the top of each page of a book, periodical, etc.

running head British

noun

printing a heading printed at the top of every page or every other page of a book

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Etymology

Origin of running head

First recorded in 1830–40

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running head

“We were just a tick out of position, Arenado got a running head start,” Cash said.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023

By pushing himself to the limits, Ashley says he is not running away from the pain of his loss, but running "head on into it".

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2023

Can you imagine a game involving horses wearing helmets running head long into each other, over and over again?

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2018

Look out Dortmund, Firing Line may be running head to head with you again on Derby Day.

From US News ● Mar. 24, 2015

I said again as if repeating that thought would give me a running head start into getting the next thought going.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos

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