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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The children decorated the poster with hearts and stars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

"Our hearts are with Kaylee's family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time," said a statement posted on Instagram, external.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

"Our hearts are with Kaylee's family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time," it said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Our hearts go out to all the individuals involved in this tragic incident,” the San Francisco Police Department said in a statement Friday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

There is an envelope with my name, Hank Hooperman, in my mom’s curlicue handwriting with hearts above the o’s.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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