realize
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The episode made him realize that the crypto market needed a high-performance trading platform where users—rather than the exchange—safeguard their own assets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
“I was married for 61 years to a wonderful guy. I lived the American dream. But this class makes me realize that it hasn’t been such a dream for everyone,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Ava comes back with, the best part of dying is knowing how ticked off people are going to be when they realize how much money you left your dogs.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
“I guess I didn’t realize it was going to be a romance, but you liked it, right?”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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