lifeblood
Example Sentences
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In fact, there’s reason to wonder whether Cadiz itself still wants to do the project, even though in the past it described it as its potential corporate lifeblood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Lender losses drive a contraction of credit availability, the lifeblood of modern economies, leading to slowing economic activity and driving further iterations of the pernicious cycle.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Diamond mining has been the lifeblood of this part of West Africa since the 1930s.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
But reaching a settlement with creditors is an important step to build credibility with markets and access to the international financing Venezuela needs to revive its lifeblood energy sector, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 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For many lads, it’s their lifeblood, and it shouldn’t be restricted, withdrawn, or used manipulatively except under the most serious circumstances.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
