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lifeblood

noun

Definition of lifeblood

as in life

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Recent Examples of lifeblood That’s the lifeblood of our business, trying to breathe something new into into a text that existed. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026 The main target is infrastructure related to oil, the lifeblood of the Russian economy. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026 Distributions to investors, the lifeblood of the entire ecosystem, have fallen far below the historical norm of 15% to 20%. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026 Cash flow is the lifeblood of small business; because many don’t have access to fast financing, a cash shortfall can really hurt. — Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifeblood

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Noun

The fires have spread thick smoke and disrupted daily life, including at the Tour de France.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Saturn stations retrograde in your 4th House of Home, asking you to review roots, responsibilities, memories, living arrangements, and the emotional systems underneath your private life.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of life

Noun

Summering is good for the soul but not always so great for the soles, considering sandals aren’t usually at the top of podiatrist’s lists of comfortable shoes.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026
Come fill your belly with cacio e pepe, carbonara, and enough pizza to fill your soul.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Definition of soul

Noun

The finished bottle is aimed at drinkers looking for a wine-style alternative rather than a mocktail or spirit substitute.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
And for a distinct touch of local character, step into Appalachian Root Works, a boutique and wellness space with an eclectic indie spirit.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

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