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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Like science, artistic inspiration originates from the stuff that makes up our bodies – our brains, hearts, muscles, and skeletons.

From Salon

"Our hearts are with the impacted families at this difficult moment."

From BBC

A cluster of makeup artists, PR reps, translators and crew members huddle about while some members steal a smile and exchange hand hearts with giddy fans in the audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Following his death, his mother - former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush - said the family's "hearts were completely broken".

From BBC

Through it all, the actor said he wished for just one thing: “Please put me in the company of first-class artists with good hearts and good minds doing meaningful work.”

From MarketWatch

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