alive to
Example Sentences
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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
Because Krypto has to be alive to put a creaky plot in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"I've always avoided meeting the person if they are alive, to begin with at least," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
That I did what it took to stay alive, to keep us both alive in the arena.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
