heart-searching

Example Sentences

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In the aftermath there will be much heart-searching and even recriminations that this massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate was left unattended in such a sensitive place as the docks.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020

When Elizabeth, played with exquisite subtlety by Clare Foy, learns that her pledge was based on faulty advice served up by her lugubrious private secretary, Tommy Lascelles, she is full of consternation and hesitant heart-searching.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2016

Those two old ladies would have suffered much heart-searching before they told their lie, and not a little remorse afterward.

From The Turnstile by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

Oh, what secret prayer and what heart-searching discipline the heart needs before God can use it!—F.

From Thoughts for the Quiet Hour by Various

Her high notes had an indescribable brilliancy, and her low tones were so soft, sweet, and heart-searching that they thrilled with every varying phase of her sensibilities.

From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.