deep down
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Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
And there are the storage wars that rage within ourselves, between our practical and our sentimental sides, over the cost of storing things that deep down we know we will never need.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
"On the surface, you try and put a brave face on - but deep down inside you know you're not right," Ross said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
"I can be bolshie if I'm fighting for a cause or for someone else, but deep down I'm very sensitive."
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Now, as I watched the mega screen where the roster of names would appear, I felt, deep down, that I could’ve done better.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
