change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

Examples of change of heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The second-year member of the Denver Nuggets/starter on Kansas’ 2022 NCAA title team had a change of heart after entering the facility and noticing the stands were packed a full hour before tip. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024 More from Carolyn Hax From the archive: A pregnancy and a change of heart bring the wrong words Should a single try to burst her friends’ couple bubble? Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 June 2024 Rory McIlroy, who filed for divorce from his wife of seven years Erica Stoll, last month, has had a change of heart. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024 Kyiv must prepare for a possible change of heart in America and Europe. Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 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 4 Jul. 2024.

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