realize
Example Sentences
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Pfeiffer: The surprising thing is, you realize you’re just hanging on by your fingernails.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
When I was little, I didn’t really realize that my family ran a soy sauce brewery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
While Butera wasn’t expecting to take such a big jump so quickly, he has come to realize there are perks to being in the big leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Still, investors need to realize that while low vol funds may protect them from downdrafts in the broader market, they also won’t do as well during big bull runs.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
It’s only as we start to work through the contents of the chest that I realize what a treasure trove it is, after all.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing realize
Workshop 2, Part 1
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Ceremony
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