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head up

verb
  1. To lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of. (transitive) · We want you to head up the effort to organize all the entries.
  2. To close (a cask, barrel, etc.) by fitting a head to it. (transitive)
  3. To turn towards the wind
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Rachel undauntedly, head up, eyes blazing, hands clenched, passionate indignation exhaling from her like an atmosphere.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 65 · C1
She drew a long breath and flung her head up proudly, courage and determination tingling over her like an electric shock.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 284 · C1

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