the heart
noun
: the central or most important part of something
deep in the heart of the forest
Their offices are in the heart of the city.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter.
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Congressman Ro Khanna is serving his fifth term representing the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the technology engine for the nation.
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Erica Mosca, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The new movie brings fan-favorite characters into the 1930s as Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) is at the heart of a scandal and the Crawleys face financial troubles and social disgrace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This is packed with nutrients, including magnesium and potassium, that protect the heart.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
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Erica Mosca, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
But Texas, the heart of America’s oil and gas industry, tells a different story.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The new movie brings fan-favorite characters into the 1930s as Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) is at the heart of a scandal and the Crawleys face financial troubles and social disgrace.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This is packed with nutrients, including magnesium and potassium, that protect the heart.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the heart
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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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