alive to
Example Sentences
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Too bad he is no longer alive to guide us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Miles said he was grateful the truth mattered, even after all these years, but that he wishes more than anything his dad were alive to see his name cleared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
He was told he should "be alive" to the prospect of a whole life sentence when he is sentenced by Mr Justice Pushpinder Saini on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
As lightning continued to flash on the horizon, the public address system came alive to say "Test 1, 2, 3," leading to whoops among the crowd, hoping it was a sign of an imminent reopening.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
He wished with all his heart that Sam Hamilton were alive to discuss cold with him.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
