realized

Example Sentences

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Susan Bianco, 87, of Lancaster, first realized her hearing was changing when conversations became more difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The payoff for that bet will likely take a while to be realized.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I don’t think anybody realized the extraordinary business sense he had.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Meta joins a growing crowd of companies that have realized there is a dearth of skilled workers in the U.S. and are trying to encourage people to enter the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I realized how very old and decrepit I must look to this young person.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom