heartbeat

Example Sentences

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She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

In certain cases, this may contribute to an irregular heartbeat called arrhythmia.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

There was no heartbeat and medics attempted to resuscitate her for 25 minutes.

From BBC • May 11, 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

What she’d thought must be music, or the crowd around them, was Anat’s heartbeat, just like it had been the night on the fire escape.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny