alive to

Example Sentences

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That’s what he brought that day at Union College as he spoke about the need for young America “to come alive” to effect change in the country.

From Salon

But these days, he’s grateful to be alive, to have been able to wake up when it looked like he might not, to watch his daughter continue to grow up and the laughs along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re going into the water!” he shouted, hoping someone was alive to hear him.

From Literature

But if her manner had been more civil, I might not be alive to tell you this story.

From Literature

“So many people I’ve shared stages with are out there on the streets right now. I can tell you that the fact I’m still alive to write more music means I’m going to let them know how it really was.”

From Los Angeles Times