core

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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed

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as in midst
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core

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Recent Examples of core Forensic social work, at its core, applies social work principles to legal systems and to the people impacted by them. Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025 At its core are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like Baltimore Medical System, which provide primary care and wraparound support regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Jacob Murphy, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025 The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases . Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 July 2025 Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for core
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Noun
  • Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
  • At the center of the bodice of her look was a keyhole cutout — a signature motif featured throughout several Schiaparelli designs dating back to the 1930s.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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  • And the film has stood the test of time, capturing the essence of America's early space program for posterity.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2025
  • When considering the essence of Aquarius, however, there is a greater focus on themes surrounding technology, friendship, group affiliations and social dynamics.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
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  • The sound led to a white Art Deco building near Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street, where Club Contact, a nightlife mainstay for Phoenix’s creative youth, began to fill with bodies and heat.
    Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • The search for Manny’s body, which was concentrated to a plot that is 200 feet by 200 feet by 4 feet, took four weeks, deputies said.
    Kate Linderman July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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  • At 22, Robert Prevost was committing his life to an establishment in the midst of generational change.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
  • January 2025 Five of Wands: January’s energy will encourage you to rise above challenges and find a sense of peace in the midst of chaos, Pisces.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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  • But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
  • The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
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  • Across our footprint, 1,000+ founders activated in our business hubs—contributed, connected, and claimed space in the future of culture and commerce.
    ESSENCE Staff, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Like in the United States, Australian campuses were once the hub of pro-Palestinian protests led by students who pitched tents demanding action to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
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  • And don’t let its age fool you: while the hotel feels connected to its roots, there’s nothing stuffy or antiquated about it.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Inside, the design stays true to its minimalist roots.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025

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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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