alive to
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Too bad he is no longer alive to guide us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Miles said he was grateful the truth mattered, even after all these years, but that he wishes more than anything his dad were alive to see his name cleared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
I wish my mom were still alive to see it, because there’s no question she would be camped out on Hollywood Boulevard right now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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
Would any of us be alive to see it?
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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