heartbeat

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

In certain cases, this may contribute to an irregular heartbeat called arrhythmia.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Wills said: "In a heartbeat, he said he'd come back and do it again."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Lester told me he’d trade places with you in a heartbeat.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen