alive to
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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
And for Dominic, who was alive to see Arsenal's previous three Premier League victories, it was nice to have the familiar feeling of success back.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“I want everyone alive to have free, clean water, food, healthcare, education, shelter/housing, and have more time to pursue passions and hobbies. Is that really so radical??”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
Mariam wished her mother were alive to see this.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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