lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd 
-ˌbləd
1
: blood regarded as the seat of vitality
2
: a vital or life-giving force or component
freedom of inquiry is the lifeblood of a university
Examples of lifeblood in a Sentence
The town's lifeblood has always been its fishing industry.
The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city.
the lifeblood that flows through his veins
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Front-engine GTs were once Ferrari’s lifeblood, but they’ve been overshadowed by the company’s mid-engine supercars.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Sponsorships, the lifeblood of every race team, were still in demand, especially for a team owned by a basketball legend like Jordan.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 1 May 2024
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Sponsorships, the lifeblood of every race team, were still in demand, especially for a team owned by a basketball legend like Jordan.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 1 May 2024
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“Lifeblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeblood. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd
: something that gives strength and energy
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