fresh blood
noun
: newly added members or participants : new blood
"The new guy is going to work harder," Rivolo told me. "He has to prove himself, assert his authority. Maybe the old guy had been getting lazy, not working so hard … Fresh blood makes a difference."—
Andrew Cockburn
Andrew CockburnArguably the greatest American racehorse, Man o' War burst onto the scene just when the sport needed some fresh blood to wake it from the doldrums of a nationwide antigambling crusade.—Bill Barich
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Following the 2024 election and President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, younger members are seeking to move the party forward by bringing in fresh blood to caucuses and committees.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
And while stalwarts Victor Hedman, Erik Karlsson and Mattias Ekholm return from the 2016 World Cup roster, the blue-line group is augmented with some fresh blood including Stanley Cup champion Gustav Forsling and Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
On the other side, there are worries (not from the club’s decision-makers) that the lack of fresh blood — other than Brazilian winger Savinho — means things could go stale.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
While some of the races are still too close to call, what was certain from the outset in this year’s election was that at least two City Council seats would have fresh blood.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
And while stalwarts Victor Hedman, Erik Karlsson and Mattias Ekholm return from the 2016 World Cup roster, the blue-line group is augmented with some fresh blood including Stanley Cup champion Gustav Forsling and Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
On the other side, there are worries (not from the club’s decision-makers) that the lack of fresh blood — other than Brazilian winger Savinho — means things could go stale.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
While some of the races are still too close to call, what was certain from the outset in this year’s election was that at least two City Council seats would have fresh blood.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Fresh blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fresh%20blood. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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