heartland
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If Boston was Scotland's home from home, fans are now in football's South American heartland.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
In the mango-growing heartland of Tando Allahyar, Mohammad Shakeel manages orchards that grow the golden-yellow Sindhri variety, named after the province where it flourishes and famous for its rich flavour and juicy pulp.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
Bianco and Hilton spoke about their plans to improve public safety, small businesses, homeowner’s insurance and water management, a crucial issue for the conservative-leaning owners of vast swaths of California’s agricultural heartland.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The other leads a public university in America’s heartland.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
And the virus escaped and spread throughout the Yanomami heartland, carried by people who did not know they had been exposed.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Political Geography - Middle School
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