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

Arguably 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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The arrival of new executives and fresh blood in the animation studio allowed for a remarkable qualitative run. —

Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024 The fresh blood orange juice provides a rich, deep red hue. —

Lela London, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The boy is eventually lured underground where a bizarre society needs fresh blood. —

Worth Sparkman, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 Some new startups believe this presents an opportunity, as Hashicorp’s exit from open source and the wait for the IBM deal (which hasn’t closed yet) could provide openings for fresh blood. —

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