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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the capitol building is the core of the political life of the state
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
a starfish can even survive the division of its core into two parts; both halves then regenerate
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The company still plans to produce and sell shows for the U.S. market, but will shift its focus to its U.K. core.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Walking sticks can benefit people who want to make their walks more energy-intensive and are interested in improving their fitness, losing weight, or building upper body and core strength.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
As in many other states, voters in the state's urban core of Phoenix, as well as Tuscon to the south, have been moving toward Democratic candidates, while the rural parts of the state trend toward Republicans and form a solid base for Trump.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Judges look for works that exemplify the Awards' core values: originality, skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Walking sticks can benefit people who want to make their walks more energy-intensive and are interested in improving their fitness, losing weight, or building upper body and core strength.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
As in many other states, voters in the state's urban core of Phoenix, as well as Tuscon to the south, have been moving toward Democratic candidates, while the rural parts of the state trend toward Republicans and form a solid base for Trump.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Judges look for works that exemplify the Awards' core values: originality, skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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