hearts and minds
plural noun
: people's emotions and reasoning
We must appeal to and win (over) the hearts and minds of the people.
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Another major issue for winning over hearts and minds is the volume of crypto hacks that still occur.
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Matvii Diadkov, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Given what is at stake for patients, employees, and society, pursuing inclusive workplaces requires the same perseverance to impact hearts and minds and is a no-brainer.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
As our hearts and minds go to those affected by Helene, our admiration and thanks go to those who are stepping up to help.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The whale, who stole hearts and minds in regular appearances along the coast of Norway, was found dead last weekend in the harbor of Stavanger, a city in the country’s southwest.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Matvii Diadkov, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Given what is at stake for patients, employees, and society, pursuing inclusive workplaces requires the same perseverance to impact hearts and minds and is a no-brainer.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
As our hearts and minds go to those affected by Helene, our admiration and thanks go to those who are stepping up to help.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The whale, who stole hearts and minds in regular appearances along the coast of Norway, was found dead last weekend in the harbor of Stavanger, a city in the country’s southwest.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Hearts and minds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearts%20and%20minds. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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