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was heading
  • past progressive of head.

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In America, I once told my father—during Bill Clinton’s 1996 reelection, in which I knew he was voting for Bob Dole—that I was heading to the library to cancel his vote.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was heading Tuesday to Beijing with President Donald Trump despite being under Chinese sanctions -- a breakthrough apparently made possible after China changed his name's transliteration.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

After asking for help adjusting her seat, Susie struck up a conversation with him, and he told them he was heading to Las Vegas for WrestleMania week.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Hamilton was heading to Ferrari—and Wolff had a call to make.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Cudgeon stood at the head of the procession, and the entire bunch was heading this way.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer