by blood

idiom

: by a relationship that connects two people through their natural parents, grandparents, etc.

My aunt and I are related by blood.

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What started as a simple invitation to join a family celebration turned into something far more profound — a reminder that family doesn’t have to be linked by blood or tradition. —

Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 Underpinning Putin’s righteous battle for Russians in Ukraine is an organic vision of Russian nationhood defined by blood and cultural and spiritual traits rather than by political contract or choice. —

Cristina Florea, Foreign Affairs, 10 May 2022 It is thought that excess heat caused by blood pooling damages sperm and lowers sperm counts.9 When to Treat Symptoms Treatment is not always needed for hydrocele or varicocele but may be recommended in specific situations. —

Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024 The Fantastic Four are, at the end of the day, a family — tied by blood, and experience, friendship, rivalry, and love. —

Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by blood