realized

Example Sentences

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“I just realized you do have free will,” says Hill, who works at an airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

OpenAI realized it needed to put more resources into building these so-called productivity tools, and began looking at areas to deprioritize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"The fracture caused a very loud snapping noise that actually startled me. I thought at first the machine had broken, but soon realized that the noise came from the stretching fluid."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

"Pakistan has realized that hedging is the best way to go about in regional diplomacy," said Siddiqi.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

All of this was in minutes that seemed like hours and I realized that I was in serious trouble.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen