change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

Examples of change of heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Canada says he’s also had a change of heart about that. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024 The plea marked a new chapter in a saga that has been complicated by allegations of political favors and preferential treatment—and a wild change of heart on the day the trial was scheduled to begin. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Thirteen years after the murder, Sharon Corbitt had a change of heart. Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024 And who should come to her rescue, but good ol’ Ryder, who had a change of heart and decided to stay after all. Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for change of heart 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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