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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But she’s not the only one who won hearts by showing real warmth.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

But it was Picard—who retired as an admiral— that forever landed Stewart in our minds and hearts.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

“SCTV” occupies a sacred place in the hearts of its fans, with their warped sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Our hearts go out to his loved ones.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

He was gone, leaving six hearts to carry on.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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