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alive

[uh-lahyv] / əˈlaɪv /




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“Having built this category from the ground up it feels like extra pressure on us to keep it alive,” Bullock said.

From The Wall Street Journal

We didn’t know if he was alive or not, and I cried so hard.

From The Wall Street Journal

The forward was held to two points in the first half, but he came alive late to finish with 18 points.

From Los Angeles Times

The show could prove controversial because it includes real people who "are still alive and will see themselves" in the episodes, he added.

From Barron's

A formidable finale to their tournament, but at least they're alive and not without hope of achieving something tangible.

From BBC