heartbeat

Example Sentences

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That’s true even if there is still a heartbeat, given the high risk of infection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Most of the time, solitons behave in a steady and predictable way, producing regular pulses similar to a heartbeat.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The baby's heartbeat was monitored and Lauryn had eight vaginal examinations, which showed her labour was not progressing.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

ETFs can defer gains by engaging in a tax maneuver called a heartbeat trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

May screamed his name, but he waited to respond until he could hear her over the sound of his heartbeat.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley