Example Sentences

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Former stars arrived in New York for one last payday once the rest of the league had realized their best days were done.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Marc Lipschultz, co-CEO of embattled private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital, told investors in April that the company had realized roughly 10-times returns by selling about half of its SpaceX investment at a $1.25 trillion valuation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

While breaking Russian codes, Simons had realized something.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

Chen also had realized that she was attracted to other girls.

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025

When Maggie had realized that the Kanes were keeping her letters away from Elisha, she had packed up and arranged passage to go to him.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock