new blood

noun

: persons who are accepted into a group or organization and are expected to provide fresh ideas and vitality : fresh blood
… the social exclusivity common in this class in the early part of the century, which served to limit new blood and ideas …Anne H. Soukhanov

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Still, with new blood entering the ranking—including Lawrence, Jefferson, Edwards and Vinicius—that figure has dropped over the past couple of years, from roughly 33 years old in 2023. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Folkman believed the growth of cancerous tumors could be stunted by starving them of a supply of new blood vessels. David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025 The therapy also helps to reduce inflammation and promote growth of new blood vessels, the doctor added. Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 This destroys and closes new blood vessels without damaging other structures. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for new blood

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of new blood was in 1824

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“New blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20blood. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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