change of heart

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A stepmother or stepfather may promise their spouse the world while both parties are living, but have a change of heart the day after their spouse’s funeral.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite the World Bank’s change of heart, industrial policy still has its critics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

A steadfast few tried to insist that this change of heart was just the business of government.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

That means his change of heart looks significant.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

It is possible, I know, to have a change of heart, but to betray so many others, many of whom were quite innocent, seemed to me inexcusable.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela