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heartbeat

[hahrt-beet] / ˈhɑrtˌbit /
NOUN
pulse
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“Independent venues are the heartbeat of live music,” said Rene Volker, Spotify’s senior director of live music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States,” Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

My heartbeat quickens and I turn toward Suma boldly.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera