at heart
Example Sentences
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When the BBC visited a monastery in July last year that had once been at heart of Tibetan resistance, monks spoke of living under fear and intimidation.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
The man is rhapsodically shameless—oafishly charismatic, memorably strange-looking—a cynic at heart, and a carny in spirit.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
But Stephania lived in turmoil, because she was a feminist at heart.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026
The longer you live, the more likely you are to realize that not everyone has your best interests at heart.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
Because at heart he felt he did not have the guts, or maybe even the desire, to put his money where his mouth was.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
