heart and soul
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It’s just a drum, but that’s the heart and soul of a dance record.
From Los Angeles Times
Stephen Cunnah, Canton councillor, said the break-ins were "devastating" for independent businesses in the area who "pour their heart and soul" into their work.
From BBC
Monday’s magical marathon of a World Series Game 3 is indicative of the heart and soul of a champion, which no doubt the Dodgers will become again.
From Los Angeles Times
Hedda is the life of the party but also its complicated, needy heart and soul.
From Los Angeles Times
“It doesn’t matter who you are; it’s what you deliver from your heart and soul,” Cox says.
From Los Angeles Times
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