heart and soul
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It goes to the heart and soul of who they are in these communities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
“But I knew in my heart and soul I was never going let the movie out without that being in it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
"We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to smash Labour's failing grip in Wales and, as your new leader in Wales, I will pour my heart and soul into fighting for every vote," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
"Here I am alive only in name. My heart and soul are in Gaza," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
Without taking his eyes off his book, and without moving at all, Nick put his heart and soul into the highest and most annoying chirp of all: “Peeeeep!”
From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
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