change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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But corporate sports betting operators could have a change of heart. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025 So, what does President Trump's change of heart mean for your favorite car brands and your vehicle options? Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 If Trump doesn’t have another change of heart on tariffs that sees consumers’ economic outlook brightening, those issues could drive lower retail sales, and thus, lower revenue for retailers. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025 On Monday, however, Connolly said the return of the cancer has forced a change of heart. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

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 10 Jun. 2025.

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