here is

idiom

used in speech and informal writing to introduce a person, subject, or action
Here is what I think we should do.
Here's the thing/problem—I already told her I would go.

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The really divisive thing here is Canada. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026 There’s ample gore and jumpy moments, but the true scariness here is of the forlorn kind; leads Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen play the mounting nightmare with ache and desperation, elevating the emotional tenor of a dolefully eerie movie. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026 So here is a balanced perspective. Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 McGuire’s goal here is entertainment (achieved) but his empathetic treatment of the indigenous tribes the English come into contact and conflict with gives his novel a mournful air of tragedy. Chloe Schama, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026 But with much of the heavy lifting now complete, here is a breakdown of the AL East. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026 My role here is that of a parent at the dinner table. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 Staying here is almost like sleeping in the airport—if that hard floor and quiet corner were equipped with Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds, privacy, and an indoor pool, that is. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 And our mission here is very different. Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Here is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/here%20is. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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