as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
by the time the CIA got on to the terrorist plot, it was already in progress
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One need only read the US State Department’s 2024 human rights report on China to realize that naming a Chinese official to a human rights advisory committee is analogous to putting a wolf in charge of a hen house.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Byrne plays a mother whose precarious housing situation and family health crisis push her to the edge; Slater is her husband, away on business and — upon his return — stunned to realize just how bad things have gotten.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lacks’ HeLa cells, which were discovered though her cervical cancer diagnosis, revolutionized virology, cancer research, and the quest for a polio vaccine.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The film received praise following its debut at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, with producer Jamie Lee Curtis revealing at the cinema event a shocking story about discovering her mom Janet Leigh's romantic connection to the film through a discussion with Ludwig.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His team sees the deal as a start, not an ending.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in November regarding presidential authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers, while removal cases involving FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook await resolution.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other signs of a wasp infestation include finding dead wasps in your home or hearing buzzing indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Steen learned about his Hall of Fame invitation during training camp.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Students will learn to wire avionics as well as to troubleshoot and repair wiring issues.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Get on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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