alive to
Example Sentences
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America used to be alive to this distinction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
On Tuesday, when ap Iorwerth was elected to lead Welsh government, his father told ITV that he felt "extremely proud and very glad to be alive" to see his son become first minister.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
“Oh, my dear child,” Gitl said, pulling her close, “thank God that your father and mother are not alive to see you now.”
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
