materialize

Example Sentences

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That concern is particularly heightened if a fire doesn’t materialize — less of an issue for hurricanes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Bank of America’s fund manager survey for March showed a rise from a 2026 low of 3.2% to 4.2% so that could easily materialize.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Making wholesale shifts in response to fears that might never materialize doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“It is possible that the upside and downside risks could both materialize, with energy prices remaining high and AI-enabling goods trade continuing to surge,” the WTO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

And in the very same way the Spirit long ago became manifest in the Body of Christ, the first cabbage rose began to materialize on my tablecloth.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver