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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Experts say the drug may spur the growth of new blood vessels.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
The first of two new blood tests could hit the market in 2024 and could broaden the scope of who gets screened, Shaukat said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
The Brewers needed new blood at first base after the top two options last year departed.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
Sookie’s other love interest, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) ended by obtaining control of a new blood product.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
The divisive series finale concluded with protagonist Sookie Stackhouse saying goodbye to her on-again, off-again vampire beau Bill Compton, while her other undead romantic interest Eric Northman became the face of a successful new blood product.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2024
The recipient may even wind up with a new blood group.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
One race that will have some new blood this year, after the same pair of candidates dueled in three previous elections, is California’s 27th Congressional District in northern Los Angeles County.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Iron Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin and is also essential for making new blood cells and immune support.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
The first of two new blood tests could hit the market in 2024 and could broaden the scope of who gets screened, Shaukat said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
The Brewers needed new blood at first base after the top two options last year departed.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
Sookie’s other love interest, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) ended by obtaining control of a new blood product.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
The divisive series finale concluded with protagonist Sookie Stackhouse saying goodbye to her on-again, off-again vampire beau Bill Compton, while her other undead romantic interest Eric Northman became the face of a successful new blood product.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2024
The recipient may even wind up with a new blood group.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024
One race that will have some new blood this year, after the same pair of candidates dueled in three previous elections, is California’s 27th Congressional District in northern Los Angeles County.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Iron Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin and is also essential for making new blood cells and immune support.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
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