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“That was an eye opener for me, that it was such a big effect.”

From Science Magazine Apr. 4, 2024

Now 30, he described his first stint in HMP Birmingham as a "real eye opener".

From BBC Aug. 2, 2022

“That is absolutely not something that I see stopping. I do hope that this is an eye opener, as Sandy Hook was, for a push on the federal level,” she said.

From Seattle Times May 25, 2022

“If it’s an eye opener for somebody — so be it,” Sergeant Talarico said recently at his home in Pennsauken, N.J., about five miles northeast of Camden.

From New York Times Apr. 26, 2022

While Johnny was inside getting his eyes opened, Neeley and Francie pondered how a night cap could also be an eye opener.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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