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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For Lucy, that meant realizing that her dad had lied about his true intentions and his role in bombing Shady Sands.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026 -
When Myra’s true intentions come to light, however, Billy realizes her plan threatens to consume them both.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Investigative Committee said a Makarov pistol with a silencer was discovered at the scene.—
CNN's Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Another source said the comedian was once frequently spotted around town over the summer but hasn't been seen since.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian civilians are struggling with one of the coldest winters in years, which saw temperatures dip to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once airborne, people on the ground may not hear it at all.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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For months after presenting his vision to Hanceville’s leaders, Thompson heard nothing.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Continuing to measure those risks will face challenges going forward as AI models increasingly learn to game safety tests, the report says.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Paradigm has hired veteran Talent Agent Dan Baron, along with longtime TV Lit agent Chase Northington, Deadline has learned.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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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 8 Feb. 2026.
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