alive to
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 need to be alive to be there for my family. I'm all that they have."
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“It’s heartbreaking for her to see this, but thankfully, she’s alive to see it,” Parente said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 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
The horse was alert, buoyant, animated, all of his faculties alive to his rider.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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