realizing

Example Sentences

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She helps them recognize developmental moments, such as when a child turns a book upright on their own upon realizing it’s upside down, signaling letter recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Everything about air travel is novel to Jeff, and Travolta masterfully conveys the overwhelming excitement of realizing that you’re experiencing your life’s passion firsthand.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Without realizing it, Kevin O’Leary may have awakened a new political uprising in Utah—one that could come back to bite the very lawmakers he partnered with for his latest moneymaking venture.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

“We started realizing that there might be a problem here,” said Milheizler, a 48-year-old civil engineer and mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

I looked down and I was rubbing my arm without realizing it, like I was cold.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell