lifeblood

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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

“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

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

The privileges affected by these classifications included visits and letters, studies, and the opportunity to buy groceries and incidentals — all of which are the lifeblood of any prisoner.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela