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take to heart

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  1. Be deeply moved or affected or upset by, as in I know you'll take these comments about your story to heart, or She really took that college rejection to heart. [c. 1300]


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"I think it's a message that men can take to heart as well," Streep says in response.

From BBC May 1, 2026

“While I have not engaged in any misconduct, I have learned from this experience and understand how I can do better, and certainly, I will take to heart any feedback,” Hagekhalil said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 24, 2025

Hats off to Time and outlets like it that take to heart the unique gravity of this moment.

From Salon May 3, 2024

“Great to see the players take to heart what we’ve been working on.”

From Seattle Times Jan. 4, 2024

“I take to heart the blessed words, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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