alive to
Example Sentences
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America used to be alive to this distinction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
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
It then changed the instructions, according to the Associated Press, after local police issued a statement asking the public to capture and turn in American pilots alive to security agencies to “receive a precious prize.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
“I wish my mama was alive to see this day no matter what happens,” he said.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
