by blood

phrase

: by a relationship that connects two people through their natural parents, grandparents, etc.
My aunt and I are related by blood.

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The condition is diagnosed by blood pressure readings and signs of organ damage in urine or blood tests. Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 Importantly, the peak THC concentration among study participants, taken by blood tests at two and five hours post-exposure, were near or below the common thresholds for laws against intoxicated driving. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 Oblivion is just one step away, and kinship, whether by blood or affinity, is redefined for a modern world in which traditional safety nets have been rent asunder. Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 The decision could create a path to tribal citizenship for thousands of new members who are not Muscogee by blood. ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by blood

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“By blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20blood. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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