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hearts

British

/ hɑːts /

noun

Also called: Black Maria. (functioning as singular) a card game in which players must avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

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"You've read the information leaflet," Jannoun told the injured Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

To say it's been a tough few weeks for Hearts fans is a little bit of an understatement.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

So there is no doubt Hearts have been good for Shankland and, similarly, he has been excellent for the club.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Shankland was out of contract at Hearts last summer - and was linked with a move to Ibrox then - before signing a three-year deal in late June.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Paul McCartney was mindful of the advice when he sang, “So may I introduce to you, the act you’ve known for all these years: Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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