heartbeat

Example Sentences

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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

“Each time the museum records the humidity or hears the water inside the trunks we can talk about the heartbeat of a tree,” says Anadol, with obvious delight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

"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

I pause for a heartbeat, stunned that he actually fell, and then I hear Januka squealing, “Run!”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron