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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Eco effort Sustainability is at the heart of the 1 Hotels brand, and this comes across in almost every aspect of the hotel from responsibly sourced and reclaimed building materials to the design to the in-room amenities (right down to the soy ink in the pens). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 His work, including the 2018 novel Mannelig in Chains (again available in English), is particularly relevant for its focus on historical memory, which speaks to the heart of Russian propaganda around the war in Ukraine. Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Greater signs of physiological stress These signs of bodily stress increased with rising temperature, suggesting that cooler nighttime temperatures may be better for the heart. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026 There were many capable mouths to feed and no one in the heart of the rotation who was adept at operating a spoon. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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