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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Starting Monday, May 18, customers can enjoy contemporary American fare over craft cocktails and more at veteran restaurateur Paul Manley’s new eatery in the heart of uptown.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The resultant musical needed greater expansion of character, a gentler, simpler touch, a better sense of authentic teenage angst and a deeper focus on the heart.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After 45 minutes of CPR, Walker was placed on ECMO, a form of life support used when the heart and lungs can no longer function independently.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The report comes as employers across the country continue to report difficulty finding qualified workers, making the timing of its release, right in the heart of graduation season, particularly pointed for the millions of new graduates entering the job market this spring.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The resultant musical needed greater expansion of character, a gentler, simpler touch, a better sense of authentic teenage angst and a deeper focus on the heart.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
After 45 minutes of CPR, Walker was placed on ECMO, a form of life support used when the heart and lungs can no longer function independently.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The report comes as employers across the country continue to report difficulty finding qualified workers, making the timing of its release, right in the heart of graduation season, particularly pointed for the millions of new graduates entering the job market this spring.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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