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heartbeat

[hahrt-beet] / ˈhɑrtˌbit /
NOUN
pulse
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In certain cases, this may contribute to an irregular heartbeat called arrhythmia.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

But PABS, the heartbeat of the treaty, was left on the side in order to get the bulk of the deal over the line.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

By the time the doctor had logged there was no fetal heartbeat, the medical record shows, Crain was too unstable for surgery.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

"I'm not even joking, I could physically see my shirt moving from my heartbeat," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Ralph started to chew through the side of the pocket closest to the heartbeat.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary




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