hearts and minds

plural noun

: people's emotions and reasoning

We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people.

Examples of hearts and minds in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shortly after Tuesday’s call ended, DirecTV attempted to enlist the support of three college sports conferences in the battle of hearts and minds, sending letters to the powers-that-be at the SEC, ACC and Big 12. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2024 The Thinker, a fictional gay rapper in a blonde wig, has captured our hearts and minds. —

Samantha Allen, Them, 13 Aug. 2024 The best hope might be to do what humans have always done, going back to the prehistoric days: tell stories that will influence hearts and minds, stir emotion, and motivate action that will lead to real progress. —

David Weill, STAT, 9 Aug. 2024 Naysayers and the gas industry are winning the public’s hearts and minds while destroying their health and safety. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hearts and minds

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