warp and woof

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: foundation, base the vigorous Anglo-Saxon base had become the warp and woof of English speech— H. R. Warfel

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regards individual freedom and democracy as the warp and woof of any civilized society

Recent Examples on the Web Pat Tyler’s homespun frocks, as well as smart suits for the city slickers of Asheville, mesh beautifully with the warp and woof of the people of bluegrass country. — Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, "Review: Palo Alto Players’ ‘Bright Star’ connects on many levels," 16 Sep. 2019 All that was needed was the warp and woof of speaker dresses, rather than the big loudspeakers on stage, which suddenly seemed so 20th century. — Mark Swed, latimes.com, "At Disney Hall, the dresses made of speakers were just the beginning," 18 Apr. 2018

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“Warp and woof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warp%20and%20woof. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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