alive to
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I wish my mom were still alive to see it, because there’s no question she would be camped out on Hollywood Boulevard right now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“It will take years to remove so much rubble, to rebuild. Maybe we won’t be alive to know what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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
She was alive to folklore that told of fairies and elves and the lingering dead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
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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