to heart

phrase

: with deep concern
took the criticism to heart

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Nevertheless, Michelle Remembers became a bestseller as well as a resource for law enforcement and mental health practitioners, who took the stories to heart and expected to find similar crimes in their communities. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Locals and visitors alike have taken her words to heart ever since. — Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 The presence of these particles in human bodies has been linked to heart disease, inflammation and cancer. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Free radicals can lead to cellular damage that is attributed to many diseases, from cancer to heart disease. — Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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