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heartbeat

[hahrt-beet] / ˈhɑrtˌbit /
NOUN
pulse
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Like the Collins hit, “My Lover” sounds like it could be a cover of something old and rare, because it’s perfectly, classically constructed, with a bass line like a heartbeat, driving it along.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

A tangled web of masterfully timed sound effects has unintentionally become the heartbeat of “Stamptown” .

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

In today’s sluggish hiring environment, that four-week period could amount to a heartbeat.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

A majority -- 87 percent -- of respondents reported at least one health-related impact during the sweltering week, including disrupted sleep, tiredness at work as well as dizziness, fainting and a faster heartbeat.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

May screamed his name, but he waited to respond until he could hear her over the sound of his heartbeat.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Some research has found that consuming them can lead to health problems, including irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The study, published in Autonomic Neuroscience, uncovered a striking left-right difference that may one day improve treatment strategies for irregular heartbeats, chest pain, angina, and stress-induced 'broken-heart' syndrome.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

In June, amid concern over the twins' lack of heartbeats, the man met her at a hospital.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2025

If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2025

I wanted to hear their heartbeats, and I wanted them to hear mine.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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