donate/give blood
idiom
: to have blood taken out of one's body so that it can be put into the body of a person who needs it
She donates/gives blood twice a year.
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As the segment moved into the 3rd Hour of Today, weatherman Al Roker praised those who donate blood regularly.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 28 July 2025
Then, at an international stroke conference about eight years ago, Warach and his stroke doctor colleagues were talking about when to give blood thinners and realized that four separate clinical trials were underway or about to be launched to answer this question.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
To reserve a time slot to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Those able to donate blood can sign up via the American Red Cross or the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 28 July 2025
Then, at an international stroke conference about eight years ago, Warach and his stroke doctor colleagues were talking about when to give blood thinners and realized that four separate clinical trials were underway or about to be launched to answer this question.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
To reserve a time slot to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Those able to donate blood can sign up via the American Red Cross or the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
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“Donate/give blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donate%2Fgive%20blood. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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