to the core
idiom
: in a very complete or extreme way
—used for emphasis
He is patriotic to the core.
Her family is English to the core.
He's rotten to the core.
They were shaken to the core.
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And so, the rapid rise of AI-literate executives reflects a broader truth: just as AI has moved from the margins to the core of business strategy, leadership itself must evolve—knowing what questions to ask, understanding the tools that can help, and being open to continuously learning.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The common goal of the creative departments included: enhancing the storytelling by getting to the core of the truth, the costume designer declared.
—Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
This clump is linked to the core of the Perseus cluster by a much lighter but significant dark matter bridge.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Talent agencies have spent years exploring other businesses that are adjacent to the core business of agenting, and now CAA is adding another new offering to its portfolio: An advisory business tailored specifically to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The common goal of the creative departments included: enhancing the storytelling by getting to the core of the truth, the costume designer declared.
—Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
This clump is linked to the core of the Perseus cluster by a much lighter but significant dark matter bridge.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Talent agencies have spent years exploring other businesses that are adjacent to the core business of agenting, and now CAA is adding another new offering to its portfolio: An advisory business tailored specifically to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
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“To the core.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20core. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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