come to life
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"I've dreamed myself into a corner and I still have so many things I want to achieve, so I'm gonna keep on working as long as I can to see everything come to life."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Now it's like he's actually come to life to haunt me."
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“Seeing some of that stuff come to life will be important,” McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
His portrayal of a paleontologist suddenly discovering that the creatures he’s studied in rock and bone have come to life is just masterful.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
When the Knight of Flowers had spoken up, she'd been sure she was about to see one of Old Nan's stories come to life.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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