at heart

Example Sentences

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When the BBC visited a monastery that had been at heart of Tibetan resistance in July last year, monks spoke of living under fear and intimidation.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He said that Plaid knows "money will be tight, which is why efficiency and value for money will be at heart of our vision for effective government".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

For Gomis, addressing the question of dual identity means dealing with "different ways of talking about the same thing at heart".

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

They’re simply California girls at heart, Bea said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

He was an excellent mad scientist at heart.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan