lifeblood

Example Sentences

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“M&A in biotech and biopharma is kind of the lifeblood of the way that the industry works,” said Evan Seigerman, head of healthcare research at BMO Capital Markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Data centers are the lifeblood of the AI industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

PdVSA is effectively Venezuela’s alter ego, tied at the hip given that oil remains the lifeblood of the economy.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Chunking is not just a trick for improving memory; it’s the lifeblood of higher intelligence.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker