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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On Monday morning, thousands of young people, including many dressed in school uniforms, gathered at Maitighar Mandala, a monument in the heart of Kathmandu near the federal parliament building. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 But on episode 5, both of the Chrisley kids offer viewers a peek past the anger, and into the sadness and fear that lies at the heart of the once-inseparable siblings' feud. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Another factor is the pipeline route, which goes through the heart of Mongolia. Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 This is the twisted game at the heart of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 masterpiece, Phantom Thread. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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