alive to
Example Sentences
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The Graybills are among a growing rank of parents who are forgoing inheritances in favor of doling out money to family while they are still alive to see it do some good.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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
"I've always avoided meeting the person if they are alive, to begin with at least," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
But if her manner had been more civil, I might not be alive to tell you this story.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
