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  • Indeed, no matter who the individual king might be, it made little difference to the image of the all-hearing, all-watching state: "His Majesty sees what is in hearts."

    The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson; Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce Tyldesley; and Egyptian Dawn by Robert Temple Tom Holland 2010

  • You can jump to four clubs, forcing; or you can bid two diamonds, forcing, and support the clubs next, painting a picture of a good hand with shortness in hearts.

    Bridge Frank Stewart 2010

  • "Now, animals and friends, let us test the new hearts," and Chief-Witch took a sharp stick and thrust it into each of the newly brought in hearts.

    Taytay's Tales 1922

  • Despite many English fans often hailing Arsenal as a "second team" because of their finesse, at the end of the day brute force will always be a winner in English hearts.

    Who Ate all the Pies 2010

  • We all know they are not doing this out of the goodness of their so-called hearts.

    Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News 2008

  • What is known about Doug is certainly true: he has been an invaluable source of policy and political advice for me and my staff, a wise and steady counselor and a reliable, yet not-too-successful, player of "hearts."

    Statement By The President On Doug Sosnik ITY National Archives 2000

  • That is why we do this - to know what is in our enemies 'hearts.'

    Stone of Tears Goodkind, Terry 1995

  • Everyone who knew Mrs. Corcoran Dunn was acquainted with her "hearts."

    Cap'n Warren's Wards Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

  • The herald went out, and fetched the harper, and led him in by the hand; and Alcinous cut him a piece of meat, from the fattest of the haunch, and sent it to him, and said, 'Sing to us, noble harper, and rejoice the heroes' hearts. '

    Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My Children Charles Kingsley 1847

  • For an example, I won't eat things such as romaine hearts or artichoke hearts simply because they are called "... hearts."

    CNN.com 2010

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