at heart
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Of course consumers may still feel somewhat hesitant—particularly on the question External link of whether or not AI actually has their best interests at heart.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
He is at heart a centre-right conservative, who held key roles for years in Fidesz before deciding to establish a grassroots movement called Tisza to drive them from power.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
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
Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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