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
"I can't really explain how it feels to have a transplant, to be walking around without my machine and to be alive... it's very special."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
In these kinds of cases, family members are often left asking an unthinkable question: Would their loved one still be alive if they’d received the necessary care?
From Salon • May 15, 2026
He was simply happy to be there, happy to share music, happy to be alive, very happy to be loved.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Shelly squeaked, “With Fink’s attitude, none of us will be alive much longer!”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
