alive and kicking
Example Sentences
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Dude-bro culture is alive and kicking, especially in a highly energized manosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
In other words mRNA-recipes of certain proteins show that the viruses are alive and kicking.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
As for the issue once described as Scotland's shame - few would argue that sectarianism isn't alive and kicking inside Scottish football grounds in 2024.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
And yet, the Rams’ playoff hopes are still alive and kicking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024
"When I made my report two days ago," he continued, "I deliberately refrained from mentioning that we have the remains of the plane—and we also have the pilot, who is quite alive and kicking!"
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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