internalize

Example Sentences

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“They are unavoidable. You cannot internalize them and let them chip away at your self-worth.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

“When young voices, and voices from marginalized communities tend to be silenced, sometimes we internalize that and silence ourselves,” Valenzuela said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

It’s important to do your own research and internalize why you own a stock.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Teens and their families internalize the message that if they only try hard enough, adopt the right mindset, they’ll get their health back—a message that implies it’s their fault if they don’t.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

I hope that George doesn’t internalize her scare tactics.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan