be alive
Example Sentences
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Five years on, she says her recovery has been long but she is grateful to be alive.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The father of murdered teenager Olly Stephens has welcomed a social media ban for under 16s and says, had it been in place in 2021, his son would still be alive.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
One note for Miles, like Billie Holiday, like Cindy says, that’s enough to understand all the whys and all the reasons why it’s sacred to be alive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
In these kinds of cases, family members are often left asking an unthinkable question: Would their loved one still be alive if they’d received the necessary care?
From Salon • May 15, 2026
“Please. He might be dead, but he might also be alive, and if he’s alive, he could help us.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
