by blood
idiom
: 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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Most prostate cancers picked up by blood tests that measure levels of PSA will not harm men during their lifetimes and don’t require treatment, according to the results of a long-running UK study published in 2023.
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
The Princess's appearance at Armistice Day is a significant one; People notes that the ceremony is typically only attended by blood royals on behalf of the royal family.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
When hypovolemic shock is caused by blood loss, it is referred to as hemorrhagic shock, according to Healthline.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Set across different times, these stories explore identity, bound by blood and a life-changing decision.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
The Princess's appearance at Armistice Day is a significant one; People notes that the ceremony is typically only attended by blood royals on behalf of the royal family.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
When hypovolemic shock is caused by blood loss, it is referred to as hemorrhagic shock, according to Healthline.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Set across different times, these stories explore identity, bound by blood and a life-changing decision.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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 4 Dec. 2025.
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