lifeblood
Example Sentences
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“Theatrical windows used to be the lifeblood of independent film, and now it’s basically gone,” said David Offenberg, an associate professor of finance at Loyola Marymount University and author of the book “Independent Film Finance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
These deposits are the lifeblood of the economy, especially in areas outside major cities, where local banks use them to finance loans to individuals, small businesses and farmers.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 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
I told the president that the current conflict was draining South Africa’s lifeblood and talks were the only solution.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
