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alive

[uh-lahyv] / əˈlaɪv /




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"They are more alive than those who gaze upon them."

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Does she have a moral claim because her circumstances changed, or should she honor what the two of them decided while he was alive?

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Not all of those survived and a lot of them got gobbled up and turned into different entities but the PC business is alive and well,” said Joyce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

How can a parent let their children spend two months wondering if their mother is dead or alive?

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

An hour later, I’ve scoured every website I can find, looking for a Willem Bloem or a Willem Jansen who’s still alive.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler


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