eye opener

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But the even bigger eye-opener was that the segment’s profitability is increasing, even as it quickly scales.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“When those guys initially slided, it was an eye-opener for the rest of the world, that a Caribbean nation could actually compete. They inspired us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

In 1991, we had our first breeding pairs and that was really an eye-opener because we thought 'well, this can be successful'.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Kirby said her illness was a "real eye-opener" and gave her a new appreciation for life's simple moments as she got better.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

“I read your book years ago. The Mating Habits of the Common Draccus. Quite the eye-opener for a young man with his head full of stories.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss