Sentence examples for close to heart from inspiring English sources

Komal kept this goal close to heart throughout her childhood, even as she immigrated with her family from Pakistan to the United States.

Let's grant that, as a country, the United States holds close to heart that Protestant ethic that makes paid work an essential marker of adulthood, responsibility and citizenship.

I owe a lot to this place, which is why I'm taking it so close to heart and trying to help people realise the magnitude of the situation".

Even as he looks to the future, Ategeka can't help but keep the past close to heart and hand, scribbling down his experiences, thoughts and memories whenever he can.

I taught zem all how to lie on zee bed!" It seemed clear that she held this sentiment close to heart, and I felt almost sorry for her when she was denied.

"Well, I have been too brutal in dealing in political argument, and that has, unnecessarily, made enemies". I have to say, it didn't look like a lesson he had taken too close to heart when he let rip on Question Time.

I have kept that image close to heart--knowing I want to like what I see when it's my turn.

Although I do some very 'Kurtsy' things in the song, it's probably one of the most honest and close-to-heart scenes I've ever filmed or performed for that matter".

"It is something close to my heart, close to my heart for many years".

Cut the stem close to the heart.

This book is close to her heart.