come to life

1. see come alive.

Example Sentences

Then McKenzie, bloodied, bandaged and looking like death, came to life.

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“This subconscious comes to life because it’s not constrained,” Equihua says.

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Highland Avenue had come to life once more.

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Here’s your culture of corruption come to life: If Mr. Homan can be credibly accused of accepting an alleged bribe with impunity, where might the lawlessness stretch next?

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After another dreary first 45 minutes, the hosts came to life early in the second period.

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