bleed
verb (used without object)
to lose blood from the vascular system, either internally into the body or externally through a natural orifice or break in the skin.
have bled
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present perfectof bleed.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And the losses have bled through to Asia, where tech-heavy Seoul and Tokyo -- which have led the region's surge this year -- sank from record highs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I have spent every day serving California residents, making our lives better and safer. I have fought for you, and I have bled for you,” Bianco said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
The struggles of the private-capital funds have bled into the stock prices of their managers.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 11, 2026
But had her hemorrhage happened on the day of the hurricane, she may have bled to death.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2025
“It’s not his fault, Dad. Kyro’s a great guy. Fiona says I might have bled to death if it wasn’t for him.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
