Example Sentences

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She has realized staying in her condo would be impractical, since it has stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

You can be scared into saving by reading the travails of a person who has realized that they’ve been left behind with Social Security and little else.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

"Pakistan has realized that hedging is the best way to go about in regional diplomacy," said Siddiqi.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Major League Baseball has realized this obvious problem, and it’s settled on a half measure.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2025

Ever since he met me, Hello has realized that he’s been falling asleep at Ursul’s side.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank