came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century
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Reigns and Fatu come from the same bloodline of Samoan pro wrestlers.—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 Jordan Chiles at 25 years old has singularly accomplished more professionally to date than some entire family bloodlines.—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026 The Manning name sells itself, but the hype and talent appear to match the bloodline.—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 6 May 2026 As noted in a press release from Safari Park, the animals, first brought to Europe from Kenya by zoologist Josef Vágner in the '70s, all carry the bloodlines from their native land.—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloodline