heartbeat

Example Sentences

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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

She recalled attending a routine appointment while pregnant with her third child when she was told there was no heartbeat.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

‘Kharg is not just another asset. It is Iran’s economic heartbeat.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

At the heart of the third movie, Villenueve said, is a love story, adding that “the heartbeat of the film is still the relationship between Paul and Chani,” according to Deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

By the time his heartbeat was back to normal, so was his skin.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste