ties of blood
Example Sentences
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A statement made without a single reference to the ties of blood between the King and Andrew.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
The kanaka of Hawaii, the Native Hawaiians who inhabit the islands, value ’ohana, which extends beyond the familial ties of blood.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023
Yet we are still bound by ties of blood, friendship, and commitment.
From Slate • Nov. 10, 2016
But, others note, Mr. Ezz never had the ties of blood and clan that matter so much in Mr. Assad’s Syria.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2011
I am satisfied as far as Gerald's origin is concerned, that he is either the son of the woman Rita or that they are in some way connected by ties of blood.
From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell
