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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Accepting the best ensemble prize, his co-star Delroy Lindo said making Sinners had been an "incredible journey", adding: "Every single day we brought ourselves, our hearts, our souls, to this endeavour."

From BBC

"Wales is very close to our hearts, and we look forward to every visit," Kate then says.

From BBC

"We need more of that too, because we need to connect again much more with people. We will need to conquer the hearts and minds again."

From Barron's

Art is long, and Time is fleeting; And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave.

From Literature

You can even add white wine, artichoke hearts and parsley to the dish, per this recipe.

From Salon

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