heartbeat
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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
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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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