realized

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Yet its long-term rainfall data suggests the Southern Ocean, a critical driver of global heat and carbon absorption, may be changing faster and more dramatically than scientists previously realized.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

She and her husband Leo, a marketing manager, were planning a trip to Colorado until the two, both in their 30s, realized that Leo did not have as much paid time off as he thought.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Maddin realized that the brakes on the trailer—the long shipping-container part of his truck—had frozen up.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

But Koepka also realized this would be the cost of doing business when he struck a deal to return from LIV Golf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Before long, Maggie realized she was already making the last big plate-sizes of bread she needed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith