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heart and soul

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  1. The entirety of one's energies or affections. For example, He put heart and soul into his music. [Late 1700s]


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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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