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Example Sentences
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The Graybills are among a growing rank of parents who are forgoing inheritances in favor of doling out money to family while they are still alive to see it do some good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
"I've always avoided meeting the person if they are alive, to begin with at least," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Sir Keir is one of only two people alive to have led the Labour Party to a general election victory – and a 174-seat majority at that.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
“I want everyone alive to have free, clean water, food, healthcare, education, shelter/housing, and have more time to pursue passions and hobbies. Is that really so radical??”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
The Monitors, chosen to watch over us while we sleep, won’t even be alive to see it.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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