heartbeat

Example Sentences

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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

‘Kharg is not just another asset. It is Iran’s economic heartbeat.’

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

They say they would have paid the £220 to have her vaccinated privately "in a heartbeat".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The words were barely out of his mouth before she registered another heartbeat just on the other side of the door.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny