body and soul

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: with all of your energy and enthusiasm
He devoted himself body and soul to the cause.

Examples of body and soul in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During a sky burial, the deceased is placed inside to be eaten and carried away by birds, with the belief that the body and soul are now dispersed to the heavens. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 June 2024 The notion of dividing a person between body and soul — or between mind and matter — is something that Christians have been combating since the early centuries of the Church. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024 Perfected over decades, this place invigorates the mind, body and soul. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023 Padma Lakshmi knows the secret to a healthy body and soul begins with self-love. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for body and soul 

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“Body and soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20and%20soul. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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