lifeblood

Example Sentences

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Follow-on innovations like TAF are the lifeblood of medical progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Investors are going to be focused on that metric and trends there, given engagement is really the lifeblood of the company and really what fuels the long-term revenue and earnings growth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"Football was his lifeblood," said Jordan, noting that after the Bradford fire, Yorath attended the funerals of all those who died.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“Cargo remains the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. American farmers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers all depend on how well we move that cargo.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

For many lads, it’s their lifeblood, and it shouldn’t be restricted, withdrawn, or used manipulatively except under the most serious circumstances.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz