as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words
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as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism
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Recent Examples of breast
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The film covers Perry’s abusive childhood, her strained relationship with her mother, a secret battle with breast cancer and double mastectomy as well as her creative process working with artists such as Brandi Carlisle and Kate Hudson.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019
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Newton-John died in August 2022 at the age of 73 after a decades-long battle with breast cancer.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
The film covers Perry’s abusive childhood, her strained relationship with her mother, a secret battle with breast cancer and double mastectomy as well as her creative process working with artists such as Brandi Carlisle and Kate Hudson.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Here’s an easy pot sticker recipe that can be made with pigeon or any number of other game meats.
8 pigeons, breasted¼ cup ginger, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 head Napa cabbage, sliced
2 bunches of scallions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
2 Tbsp.
—Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
On Plum Island, there were 16 Northern shovelers, eight red-grebes, two rough-legged hawks, and a yellow-breasted chat.
—BostonGlobe.com, 23 Dec. 2019
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This is because perfumers have new and improved molecules to work with that capture different facets of the rose (the fresh green stems, the delicate petals, the intoxicating heart).Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Secondly, listen with your heart, not just your head.Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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After being hit with some of the coldest temperatures on record, Central Texans will now face rainfall throughout the week.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Wagner is facing eight counts of aggravated murder and 14 other charges in the 2016 shooting deaths of seven members of Pike County's Rhoden family and one future member.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The loss has created a profound emptiness, a pain that penetrates the soul.Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The hotel, in fact, is built on the remains of public baths dating back to the 4th century when the Roman emperor Diocletian would send his subjects to these venues to cleanse their bodies and their souls.Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after taking office in 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to combat provider directory misinformation, so there seemed to be a clear path to confronting ghost networks.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Authorities said Zigler and his friend went to the complex on April 24, possibly to confront one of the residents about a missing Glock firearm that belonged to them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The first thing that popped into my head was something about burying his face on her ample bosom.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 14 June 2024
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The misfits break into Cassandra’s lair, drawing the attention of her henchmen and allowing the bosom buddies to take on Cassandra.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 25 July 2024
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“Breast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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