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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The medical examiner's preliminary finding was an aortic dissection, a tear in the wall of the aorta, the large artery that carries blood out of the heart. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Set in and around the heart of bourbon country, the series mines explosive comedy from ideological collision and dysfunctional family loyalty. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 July 2026 Yet asylum is at the heart of what America stands for in the world. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 At the heart of Old Bennington, Vermont, a handsome residence has lived many lives. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 13 July 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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