bleeding heart

Example Sentences

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A mentor suggested that Newman recharge his bleeding heart by volunteering with Minsun Ji, founder of Denver’s first day laborers’ center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Anyway, the first time I listened to this song as an idealistic teenager, it did my bleeding heart good.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

As “Valentine” so poignantly illustrates, the surest route out of a terrible feeling is straight through its bleeding heart.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021

Ideally, you want the film to be seen by anyone with an open mind and think that this is not about a bleeding heart but organization, joining a union, and fighting back.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2020

“One of these days, Roshan, your bleeding heart is going to bleed all over us.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu