to heart

phrase

: with deep concern
took the criticism to heart

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Farndon was fired from the band in June 1982 — and just two days later, Honeyman-Scott was dead, having succumbed to heart failure brought on by cocaine use at just 25 years old. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Countless fans of the GNFP took Di Virgilio's call to action to heart and wrote impassioned pleas to the university president asking for their beloved chant back. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Chia seed pudding is high in omega-3s and fiber, which contribute to heart health and satiety. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2026 Ever since then, people have relied on smart technology to monitor everything from walking pace to sleep cycle to heart rate to energy consumption. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to heart

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“To heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20heart. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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