fresh blood
noun
: newly added members or participants : new blood
"The new guy is going to work harder," Rivolo told me. "He has to prove himself, assert his authority. Maybe the old guy had been getting lazy, not working so hard … Fresh blood makes a difference."—
Andrew Cockburn
Andrew CockburnArguably the greatest American racehorse, Man o' War burst onto the scene just when the sport needed some fresh blood to wake it from the doldrums of a nationwide antigambling crusade.—Bill Barich
Bill BarichExamples of fresh blood in a Sentence
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For me, the fresh blood of Micronesia keeps that season higher.
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—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023
The Gen X Minnesotan reasoned that the San Franciscan had been at the top too long and Democrats needed some fresh blood in House leadership.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023
In the dark below, the ultimate apex predator — a great white shark — hunts in the wreckage and is drawn to the smell of fresh blood in the water.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2024
Lewis took on Michael Jordan, sold office supplies on path to take over program thirsting for fresh blood
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Music threads a wild route through the personal and professional life of new San Diego State football coach Sean Lewis.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024
After a furniture-moving injury causes Larry to spill some of his fresh blood upon the spot where his brother met his maker, the spirit of Frank returns to life in horrifying, skinless form.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2023
As the trade deadline approaches, talks of how a player swap and fresh blood can rejuvenate a contender will dominate the discourse.
—Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2024
And with Lozano’s aging team in desperate need of fresh blood, some of them could get another look soon.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
Aperol 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 3 oranges)
Mint sprig
Directions
Stir together Prosecco and Aperol.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023
The Gen X Minnesotan reasoned that the San Franciscan had been at the top too long and Democrats needed some fresh blood in House leadership.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2023
In the dark below, the ultimate apex predator — a great white shark — hunts in the wreckage and is drawn to the smell of fresh blood in the water.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2024
Lewis took on Michael Jordan, sold office supplies on path to take over program thirsting for fresh blood
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Music threads a wild route through the personal and professional life of new San Diego State football coach Sean Lewis.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024
After a furniture-moving injury causes Larry to spill some of his fresh blood upon the spot where his brother met his maker, the spirit of Frank returns to life in horrifying, skinless form.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2023
As the trade deadline approaches, talks of how a player swap and fresh blood can rejuvenate a contender will dominate the discourse.
—Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2024
And with Lozano’s aging team in desperate need of fresh blood, some of them could get another look soon.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023
Aperol 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (about 3 oranges)
Mint sprig
Directions
Stir together Prosecco and Aperol.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
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“Fresh blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fresh%20blood. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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