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 …—
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Men’s Pro Singles Recap Men’s Singles on the APP is entering a new era of competitiveness, as former champions have moved on and new blood is taking over.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This type of therapy seems to trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms, break down scar tissue, and stimulate the formation of new blood vessels.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
That often goes hand in hand with running a league, but new blood in the clubhouse could give the Padres’ second baseman a run for his money this year.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Commanders brought in new blood, and the Patriots’ offense — and especially Maye — passed the litmus test.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This type of therapy seems to trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms, break down scar tissue, and stimulate the formation of new blood vessels.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
That often goes hand in hand with running a league, but new blood in the clubhouse could give the Padres’ second baseman a run for his money this year.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The Commanders brought in new blood, and the Patriots’ offense — and especially Maye — passed the litmus test.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
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“New blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20blood. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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