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Private-equity investors have realized that the same structure that allows them to invest in medical practices—the management-services organization, or MSO—can be repurposed to invest in legal practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

To some extent, investors have realized the potential.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

As his comments become more inflammatory, the film cuts to the increasingly nonplussed reactions of Palantine and an aide, who have realized their driver is unwell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

He also said people going “through this horrible ordeal of cancer or other things” have realized that “this is something that makes them feel better.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

I should have realized they would be in formation, not scattered amongst the common folk.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson