young blood
Americannoun
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youthful people.
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fresh new ideas, practices, etc.; vigor.
noun
Etymology
Origin of young blood
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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Longevity is something that we can best achieve not as individuals taking supplements and getting transfusions of young blood, but by collectively engaging in and contributing via tax dollars to practices that promote everyone’s well-being.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025
Further investigation identified seven transcription factor genes that strongly influence whether leukemia cells looked like old or young blood cells.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024
"They wanted to bring in young blood," added Balague.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024
It's no secret that, for years now, the ultra-wealthy — including Silicon Valley tech moguls like Peter Thiel and Bryan Johnson — have taken up the Elizabeth Báthory method of obtaining eternal youth: young blood.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023
“You will join with Ghalib. We need new recruits. Fresh young blood to continue the fight.”
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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