1) Despite his illness, James is still alive and kicking.

2) The rumors of the company's bankruptcy are false - they are alive and kicking.

3) After the surgery, Sarah felt weak but alive and kicking.

4) The old car may be rusty, but it's still alive and kicking.

5) The soccer team was down but not out - they were alive and kicking in the second half.

6) Despite the setback, the business is still alive and kicking.

7) Grandma may be in her 80s, but she's still alive and kicking.

8) The firefighter emerged from the burning building alive and kicking.

9) The band went through some rough times but they are still alive and kicking in the music industry.

10) The political party faced criticism but they remained alive and kicking in the polls.