heartbeat
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Yet its defining identity has been the heartbeat of high school football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 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
“Costco seems to me to be kind of like the heartbeat of America culturally, in a way,” said Noah Rinsky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Under her fingertips, his heartbeat was slow and stuttering.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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
Although extreme endurance events such as the Tour de France can cause temporary increases in daily heartbeats, Professor La Gerche notes that the health benefits of consistent, moderate exercise far outweigh any risks.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025
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
“No, this ain’t right,” the Duchess finally says after a few heartbeats.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
