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lifeblood

noun

Definition of lifeblood

as in life

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Recent Examples of lifeblood Oil production, the lifeblood of the economy, had plummeted after years of graft, underinvestment, and sanctions. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 This, in turn, slashed creator revenues and sent independent creators—the emotional lifeblood of the platform—into uproar. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 These are the lifeblood of artificial intelligence, and the computational power provided by such facilities gives America its narrow but fragile edge over China in the AI race. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 July 2026 Paddle the region’s lifeblood on a tour with Grand River Canoe Livery; trips range from two to six hours. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifeblood

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Noun

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to honor the lives lost to suicide, to stand with the families and communities suicide has touched, and to renew our commitment to prevention.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
This program was a life-changer for families and kids who wouldn’t otherwise have been able to afford private school tuition.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

Singh is serious about his craft, thinking long and hard about how to create a sound that feels recognizably country while retaining a Punjabi folk soul.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Cultural performances in the lounge after dark carry the energy of the day forward, so the soul of the river stays with you even when the ship is still.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of soul

Noun

The Sweetest Kill is produced by Atomic Features, in association with Shakti Sol Productions.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
David Gallego handled cinematography, Shakti Bhagchandani the editing, and the production design is courtesy of Jamie Morgan Lapsley.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of Shakti

Noun

Combs was a beacon of inspiration not just for the Black community, but for those who admired the classic American spirit of forging one’s own destiny.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift showed her team spirit—in the form of jewelry—at Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

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