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materialize

[muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz] / məˈtɪər i əˌlaɪz /


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Yet the race has accelerated so quickly that it has become challenging to distinguish projects that are ready to build from those that might never materialize.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Even if more robust assistance were to materialize, the Saudis will still face tough choices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Those barrels could help, but they may not fully materialize, and what does arrive will likely still be too little, too late.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

The remarks also came far in advance of the next meeting, before new economic developments could materialize.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

When I do as it says, I see a red sphere materialize in the left field of my vision, hovering in the black space.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

“Bottom line, I like treating this weakness as an opportunity rather than a warning, with my expectation being for a push back to new highs before a choppier period materializes into September,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Yet, when a convenient windfall materializes, analysts eagerly wave it through to boost the bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

A bright blue first-place ribbon materializes and becomes the perfect accessory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Even those whose families migrated here seeking a “better life” can speak to how uneven the American dream materializes across class, race and country of origin.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026

Volkheimer’s antic ash-dusted face materializes in front of Werner, his rank insignia partially torn off one shoulder.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Pelinka mentioned the possibility of consolidation trades to reach the maximum number, but no transactions have materialized, especially with the Lakers trying to cling to their limited draft assets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Where the worry has materialized is over his support with Black voters, among whom Abdul El-Sayed performed poorly in the primary.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

In other cases, startups have predicted surging demand for their AI products that never materialized, forcing them to resell leftover capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Well before his alter ego materialized, and well before Hollywood found him, MacLachlan was prone to anxiety and fears of never fitting in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

We both heard an entrance alert chime as Art3mis materialized at the top of the staircase.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Fed officials who voted for no rate hikes would need stronger U.S. jobs numbers and more elevated inflation to be convinced, but the economist doesn’t see such data materializing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

The same-store sales streak and the new customers are a signal that the brand’s turnaround is materializing, Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe said in a note on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

The Bank of Canada report found businesses and households remain stable, with fears of trade tensions and mortgage renewals not materializing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

He acknowledged the Fed “can’t bank on” productivity gains materializing, and said much work needs to be done to evaluate the AI impact before building policy around it.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

Sure enough, the same woman’s spirit joined them— repeatedly fading and materializing.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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