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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Example Sentences

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His films already hold a special place in the hearts of many and they will continue to do so long after his death.

From Salon

“We all recognize that and our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family. We all recognize that and our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our hearts really do harden when we don’t keep them open, and the only way to keep them tender is to practice love, even when it feels radical or inconceivable.

From Salon

"Our hearts go out to them," Mr Henry added.

From BBC

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