lifeblood
Example Sentences
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Love triangles are the lifeblood of teen dramas.
The lifeblood of social media platforms is engagement, and rage is a reliable driver.
From Salon
Will Venice one day have to cut itself off from the waters that are its lifeblood?
From New York Times
“But water is in deep trouble. We are draining humanity’s lifeblood through vampiric overconsumption and unsustainable use, and evaporating it through global heating. We’ve broken the water cycle, destroyed ecosystems and contaminated groundwater.”
From Los Angeles Times
Social etiquette crimes are the lifeblood of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David’s HBO comedy series where a self-centered guy named Larry offends everyone he meets, and his bad behavior often has a butterfly effect.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
