lifeblood

"Fabric is the seed of designing a garment, it is the lifeblood of fashion," he told me.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the NHS was "the lifeblood of Britain" and that is why she is "putting an end to the neglect and underinvestment it has seen for over a decade".

"Giulia was the lifeblood of this company and her infectious enthusiasm for surf, snow and life will be remembered by all that came in contact with her," he said.

“California’s waterways and ecosystems are the lifeblood of our state’s rich and diverse wildlife and natural habitats,” Bonta said.

Except that each play is urgently concerned with the lifeblood of community.