bloodsucker

Example Sentences

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Ms Hasina once described Prof Yunus as a "bloodsucker" of the poor and accused Grameen Bank of charging exorbitant interest rates.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

In 1988’s “Vampire’s Kiss,” he played a New York literary agent who thought he was an immortal bloodsucker.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

But I’ve never met a bloodsucker like Francis.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Phillipe opened the show in little silver head horns, a cape worthy of a modern-day bloodsucker and a catsuit with studded adornment to match.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Although closely related to mosquitoes, the gnat is not a bloodsucker and probably does not feed at all as an adult.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson