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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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“While our hearts are absolutely shattered, we have felt God’s presence and arms wrapped tightly around us through each and every one of you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"He is so loved and will remain in our hearts forever."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“This is a lot to process, our hearts are heavy and we fully intend to continue to pursue answers for justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But before detailing its latest chips at a trade show in Taiwan, it hadn’t made the central-processing units at the computational hearts of PCs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Sure, hearts were an ordinary doodle and easier to draw than even stars.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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