come to life
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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
One after another, they have lit up the scoreboards like a videogame come to life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The original movie, set in a world where toys come to life, revolutionised the use of computer-generated graphics and propelled Pixar into the ranks of leading animation studios.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
They also put on plays to make the stories come to life.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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