came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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Sanaya Dalal and Kishnani say that Aaresh, now 12, is unaware of the politics surrounding his own bloodline.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026 As Ruth’s secret grandchild, Evan is the last of the Warren bloodline, assuming Rosemary’s (Dale Dickey) genealogy research was accurate, and his death would end the curse for good.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026 The covenant — including troublesome terms like those born on the island being unable to leave on pain of death — only ends when Warren’s bloodline does, too.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026 One enters to end the bloodline … One mission.—
Ilena Peng,
Fortune,
13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloodline