at heart

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Los Angeles and Tucson, Ariz. Despite many close friendships, especially with women, he was at heart a loner, conditioned, possibly, by clinical depression, for which he sought electroshock therapy even though it addled his brain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

While the actor is an emotional person at heart, Francesca is not.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

And even though he still acts a little tough and dresses like a fugitive from West Side Story, he is at heart the kind of person your mother wants you to be friends with.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe