alive to
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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
“It will take years to remove so much rubble, to rebuild. Maybe we won’t be alive to know what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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
Because Krypto has to be alive to put a creaky plot in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
It’s entirely possible we won’t even be alive to discuss it.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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