realizing

Example Sentences

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She has been trying to secure a work placement, with the aim of continuing her studies and ultimately realising her dream of becoming an architect.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Lopes, who plays for Irish side Shamrock Rovers, ignored the message for months thinking it was spam, before realising his mistake.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Born the fourth of five children in 1937 in Bradford, northern England, Hockney defied the conventions of post-war Britain, realising young that he was gay and wanted to be an artist.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

"We woke up this morning realising that this is making Canadian history together," McIntosh said.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

I simply grumbled, little realising that my entire future had actually depended on that one piece of paper she had fought so long and so doggedly to secure.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane