realizing

Example Sentences

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When Baerwald read that, “I was really alarmed, in the moment,” he says, realizing how closely tied his grandfather had been to the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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

Parents are realizing the Bank of Mom and Dad might have to stay open a bit longer, but are hoping it isn’t forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I murmur, realizing it’s literally years since I’ve been in this room.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler