change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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Just a year after Cuban made his investment, however, the billionaire had a change of heart. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 May 2025 The coalition sent a letter to the administration which likely prompted the sudden change of heart regarding auto tariffs. Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 Senate and House Republicans expressed relief after hearing of Trump's change of heart. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025 Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 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 31 May. 2025.

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