breasts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of breastsnext
plural of breast
as in hearts
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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breasts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of breast
as in faces
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism

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  1. hearts
  2. faces
  3. souls
Noun
  • In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.
    Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearts
Verb
  • Johnson faces the task of implementing this single-package strategy with a slim Republican majority.
    Adeola Adeosun, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • However, the report also reveals that the state faces certain challenges, including a high suicide rate among seniors and a shortage of home health care workers.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of faces
Noun
  • The Village now looks like the original safe space, apart from the mainstream world and ready to help anyone reinvent themselves or stumble upon like-minded souls, face to face.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As these desperate souls cling to life the only thing that remains is hope.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of souls
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