the heart

noun

: the central or most important part of something
deep in the heart of the forest
Their offices are in the heart of the city.
Let's get right to the heart of the matter.

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But the evidence is clear: when organizations put people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of their strategy, everything else improves, from innovation to resilience to business performance. Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 At the heart of this success is the enduring appeal of the Birkin and Kelly bags, coveted status symbols that continue to draw wealthy collectors. India Brown, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 The attack strikes at the heart of a delicate balance. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 31 July 2025 At the heart of this spectacle is a demo run featuring a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car driven by Mexican motorsports star Esteban Gutiérrez that will race across the Puente Dos Hermanos bridge, which was built in 1910. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the heart

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“The heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heart. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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