come to life
Example Sentences
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Bazuin: I wanted this to feel like a storybook come to life — we literally jump inside Andrea’s book with Andrea as our storyteller and reenactor of her own experiences.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The financials stock is down 28% year to date, but has come to life over the past month, jumping almost 20%.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Hearing it will help the dress come to life.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
"It's a rare thing to read something that feels so instantly special, and we cannot wait to see it come to life."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s kind of like a dollhouse come to life, and everything’s within easy reach.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
