realize
Example Sentences
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It’s election day in California’s 2026 primary, and you’re headed to the polls — until you realize you’re not sure you’re registered, or fear you might not make it to the vote center on time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Most didn’t realize that the maker of a viral web series was a high-school student in Petaluma, Calif.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But what few realize is that holding one stock for many months can provide greater diversification benefits than holding many stocks for one month.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
She just doesn’t want to see her daughter make the same mistakes that she did, namely get pregnant at a young age before she’s had a chance to realize her own dreams.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The front of the cortex seems to be hanging in space until you realize that your face fits the space underneath.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing realize
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