alive

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In a hyper-modern environment like the internet, so eager to eat itself alive in the pursuit of newness, the “End of Oak Street” fandom is delightfully prehistoric.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Their growth slowed, but they remained alive after exposure to shock waves, perchlorates, and even a combination of both stressors.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

McIlroy defeated Rose in a play-off to win last year, but the Englishman kept alive his hopes of finally slipping into the Green Jacket with a bogey-free 69 on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He added: “The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The very much alive polar bear stayed in the snow on his back as Sun Girl and the Pack gathered around him.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el