be alive

Example Sentences

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A San Diego man said he felt lucky to be alive and recovering at home this week after surviving a grizzly bear attack at Glacier National Park on May 28.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

One note for Miles, like Billie Holiday, like Cindy says, that’s enough to understand all the whys and all the reasons why it’s sacred to be alive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

"It was amazing. What a time to be alive - the whole community coming together to support Aston Villa," Boakye said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

On Tuesday, when ap Iorwerth was elected to lead Welsh government, his father told ITV that he felt "extremely proud and very glad to be alive" to see his son become first minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

If she could really see me, I’d be alive and she’d be telling me to “clean my room,” “take out the trash,” “wash my hands.”

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes