alive to
Example Sentences
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The Graybills are among a growing rank of parents who are forgoing inheritances in favor of doling out money to family while they are still alive to see it do some good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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
The government is alive to these issues; its strategy document is peppered with words like "responsible" and "ethical" when it comes to the use of AI.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“I want everyone alive to have free, clean water, food, healthcare, education, shelter/housing, and have more time to pursue passions and hobbies. Is that really so radical??”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
It had taken the smartest man alive to defeat it, and she was surrounded by the not-smartest people alive.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack