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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Both were significant changes to the core of each team.
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But something about this young mother's raw grief struck her to the core.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
This trend underscores a critical transformation is underway: AI literacy is moving from the periphery to the core of executive leadership.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember, the Cavs’ rebuild had appeared to level off 12 months ago, only to blast off again with the help of improved health, a coaching change and a couple of value additions to the core.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But something about this young mother's raw grief struck her to the core.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
This trend underscores a critical transformation is underway: AI literacy is moving from the periphery to the core of executive leadership.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Remember, the Cavs’ rebuild had appeared to level off 12 months ago, only to blast off again with the help of improved health, a coaching change and a couple of value additions to the core.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the core
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“To the core.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20core. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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