be alive

Example Sentences

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A San Diego man said he felt lucky to be alive and recovering at home this week after surviving a grizzly bear attack at Glacier National Park on May 28.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I was sitting in my bedroom eating noodles and looking at my phone. If I had been eating in the kitchen, I probably would not be alive today."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"It was amazing. What a time to be alive - the whole community coming together to support Aston Villa," Boakye said.

From BBC • May 21, 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

And the sky tonight would be alive with the rustling of the Angel of Death’s wings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros