realized

Example Sentences

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But Jackson’s estate belatedly realized a settlement he had signed with the boy’s family forbade it from using his story for commercial purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“Upon arriving at the hotel shortly thereafter, the staff realized the bags were missing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The gain I’m referring to here is the realized portion in one taxable account that took advantage of market conditions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The more I sat with it, the more I realized that the missed window was actually a mirror of the broader story.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

If only I had realized what was happening, if only I had realized which pieces were missing.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse