materialize
verb (used without object)
to come into perceptible existence; appear; become actual or real; be realized or carried out.
have materialized
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present perfectof materialize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But as of late Tuesday, no such appearances have materialized.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2024
Now, however, popular protests have materialized into serious legislative and legal challenges, which pushed First Quantum’s shares into a 47% freefall since markets opened on the Toronto Stock Exchange at the start of this week.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
"This recovery would eventually happen but appears to have materialized sooner than expected, driving solid results and improved guidance for the next quarter."
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2023
Two candidates have materialized to replace Mr. Scalise, Louisiana Republican.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
To the mate they seemed to have materialized out of thin air.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
