heartbeat

Example Sentences

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This is the most fearsome repertoire in all of pop music, and Nilles supplied its heartbeat and muscle, and most of its nuance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Calling it a “mom and pop” office makes it sound bigger than it was, but it was the heartbeat of the league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The persistent, rhythmic ticking of the “60 Minutes” stopwatch is like the heartbeat of American investigative journalism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

"The Severn Tunnel is the heartbeat of this main line, it's important in connecting communities on each side of the Severn so it's very important that it's operational and reliable."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Except that she could not hear a single heartbeat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny