materialize
Example Sentences
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Cultures clashed, synergies failed to materialize and profits sank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
A feared attack by “bond vigilantes” after Takaichi unveiled her spending plans last year failed to materialize.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
That concern is particularly heightened if a fire doesn’t materialize — less of an issue for hurricanes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Making wholesale shifts in response to fears that might never materialize doesn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
“For sure,” Mapper said, narrowing his eyes at the drawing as if a master attack plan would materialize if he just squinted it into existence.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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