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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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The current leadership uncertainty gripping the ruling Labour Party is arguably just the latest iteration of the turmoil that Brexit inserted into the heart of British politics. Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 The Muses were meant for the butcher two autumns ago, but no one had the heart to lure them onto the trailer. Literary Hub, 22 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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